Daily Carbohydrate Needs For Athletes

How Many Carbohydrates Should I Eat? An excessive carbohydrate diet without the right amount of exercise would lead to increase in body fat since the excess carbohydrate would be converted fat. The daily intake of carbohydrates should vary according to the intensity...

The Importance of Nutrition and Carbohydrates for Athletic Performance

Why Carbs Are Important Good nutrition is a key aspect of health for everyone and is particularly important in the training regime of any athlete. Not ingesting enough – or the right kind of food will result in a lack of important nutrients, leading to less than...

4 Ways to Keep Muscle Injuries From Derailing Your Workout

By Steve Kurtz Injuries happen to athletes of all types and skill levels — from professionals to weekend warriors. But I’m not just talking about your run-of-the-mill broken bone or scraped knee.Muscle injuries, also known as soft tissue injuries, are far more common,...

Finding The Sweet Spot

When is a safe time for sugar? There has been a significant increase in metabolic diseases over the past 30 years, with incidence rates now reaching global pandemic levels. During this time, consumption of fructose has also increased, which is alarming because...