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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 »
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 »
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 »
Food Insecurity in Collegiate Student-Athletes
With the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy being passed by the NCAA last year, most of the conversation has been going toward athletes receiving fancy cars or new shoes. While this may be true... more »
Physical Activity and Its Role in Appetite Regulation
Competitive athletes all have a common goal: to optimize performance and recovery. This happens through training to enhance technical skills and through physiological adaptation. Optimal performance, recovery, and physiological adaptation all have ties to nutrition,... more »
