Written by Elsa Chu, P. Dt.Elsa is part of Coast to Coast Nutrition - an Instagram page dedicated to helping Ultimate players navigate their nutrition In any sport, getting better on the field requires work off the field. Many ultimate players think that
Why Is This the Best Position? Let’s consider a handstand or a handstand push-up, for example. Often what happens when athletes are pressing out of a handstand is that they end up extending their spine and effectively losing the hollow body position. This spinal extension puts a lot of p...
People who understand the power of food and who can advise others on how to eat what’s right for them have become more important than ever. Nutrition coaches empower their clients to make informed decisions about food and nutrition. The field of nutrition coaching is always expanding, and it...
Zinc is essential for various bodily functions, making it crucial for athletes aiming to optimize their performance. While it’s well-known for its role in immune function, zinc is equally important for athletic performancedue to its influence on muscle recovery, energy production, and overall phys...
A. (2014). Beyond muscle hypertrophy: Why dietary protein is important for endurance athletes. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 39(9), 987-997. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2013-0591Moore DR, Camera DM, Areta JL, Hawley JA. Beyond muscle hyper- trophy: why dietary protein is important ...
Why is school nutrition important? Explain how exercise can be used to successfully treat two cardiovascular and one respiratory condition/disease. What are the 2 benefits of anastomoses? Reflect on how muscles work. What physiological factors are respons...
Balanced nutrition is important for exercise, but carbohydrates are especially key for maintaining peak performance during physical activity. In fact, carbohydrates are the most important source of fuel in an athlete’s diet! Yet, there’s still a common misconception that all carbs are bad, even...
Is Nutrition More Important Than Exercise? Nutrients and Your Athletic Performance Proper nutrition is imperative to maximize athletic performance. Without enough carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, athletes may feel sluggish and fatigued during a workout or ravenously hungry. Athletes may also need to ...
Nutrition Why You Should Add Moringa to Your Diet — and How to Grow it at Home The carnivore diet may help you lose weight initially, but it's not a long-term solution. Image Credit:ShotShare/iStock/GettyImages Is the Carnivore Diet Good for Weight Loss?
Balanced nutrition is important for exercise, but carbohydrates are especially key for maintaining peak performance during physical activity. In fact, carbohydrates are the most important source of fuel in an athlete’s diet! Yet, there’s still a common misconception that all carbs are bad, even...