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The Supplement Industry is (Mostly) Scamming You
Author’s note: For the purposes of this article, “supplements” refer to powders, shakes, oils, pills, herbal preparations, etc. marketed…
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Collagen for Athletes
Want a free fueling guide? What to eat before, during, and after workouts! Free guide when you subscribe to our newsletter.…
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Losing weight to get faster at a sport
Should you lose weight to get faster? I straddle two worlds. As a sports dietitian, I am tasked with the…
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Lose weight to send? The dark side of climbing and eating disorders
If you rock climb, you know it seems a lot easier to climb if you are lighter. Climbers don’t like…
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Hunger during HIIT workouts
What have you heard about hunger and exercise? Are you supposed to eat before exercise? Should you exercise fasted? Read…
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7 things carbs do for your body
Many popular diets restrict or totally eliminate carbs. Keto, paleo, Whole30, low carb, high fat, and many others have no…
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Fasted Cardio
Does doing cardio “fasting” burn more fat? You may have heard the buzz about working out in a “fasted” state.…
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Nutrition for injury prevention and recovery
An injury can be a soul-crushing experience. Any athlete, from recreational to elite, shudders at the thought of getting injured.…
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Using urine specific gravity strips to measure hydration
What are USG strips? Have you heard of urine specific gravity strips (USG reagent strips) for measuring how hydrated you…
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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Always Workout in the “Fat-Burning” Zone
We’ve all seen it. The setting on the treadmill that says “fat-burning zone.” The heart rate monitor that tells you…
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