Nutrition

The new UAH nutrition, wellness program strengthens student-athletes

To help the student-athletes at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) perform at their mental, emotional and physical best, the UAH Department of Athletics is launching a nutrition and mental health wellness program. UAH... more »

Best nutritional practices for building power in athletes

Athletes usually have a common goal when reaching out to a performance dietitian: to improve their nutrition to succeed in their sport.  Most sports require power in some shape or form whether that’s exploding across... more »

Effects of intermittent fasting on sports performance

Intermittent fasting has been a popular dietary pattern; notwithstanding its popularity, its impact on sports performance is unclear. Various dietary patterns or protocols have emerged in recent years to reduce or amplify physical exercise-derived adaptations... more »

NASM announces new course on bodybuilding meal prep

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the global leader in fitness and wellness training certifications, kicks off the new year with the introduction of the NASM Bodybuilding Meal Prep Made Easy course. This master... more »

Study: Ketone supplements may backfire on endurance athletes

Kinesiologists at McMaster University have found ketone supplements, used by some athletes hoping to cross the finish line faster, may worsen performance. The new study, published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism,... more »

Why pre-workout may not be the answer

Picture this. You are a part of the performance team for a sport and it is mid-season. An athlete shows up to practice. Something looks off. They are lacking their usual energy, speed, power, and... more »

NCA&T study links low-energy availability in black athletes

A pilot study led by researchers at North Carolina A&T State University has shown a correlation between hypertension and low-energy availability in black Division I athletes. Among the four sports profiled, basketball and track and... more »

Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Wrestling

Wrestling is a sport that requires a unique combination of strength, speed, endurance, and agility. Wrestling athletes compete at specific weight classes, with wrestlers weighing in 1-2 hours prior to competition.  Nutrition is a critical... more »

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