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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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How to pick a protein powder
There are tons of protein powders to choose from! How do you pick the right one? Here are a few…
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Carb loading: You’re doing it wrong
Carb loading–you’ve heard of it, but what is it? When should you do it? How do you do it? Carb…
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Nutrition Tips for Winter Sports
It’s chilly outside in the northern hemisphere! Whether you are a hardcore snowboarder, skier, or snowshoer, or more of a…
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5 reasons you feel nauseated during exercise
There is nothing worse than feeling nauseated while exercising. If you’re trying to push yourself in a competition or training…
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Pre-hydration for athletes
Hydration is a hot topic. Everyone seems to want to know how to hydrate right. It gets confusing with so…
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