Most people grew up with some rendition of the food guide, the one that grouped foods into dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream), meat (beef, fish, chicken, eggs, nuts), breads and cereals (bread…

Water vs sports drinks vs energy drinks is an ongoing debate among athletes.  Sports drinks contain water and carbohydrates along with electrolytes and are designed to help replace water and e…

Water vs sports drinks vs energy drinks is an ongoing debate among athletes.  Sports drinks contain water and carbohydrates along with electrolytes and are designed to help replace water and e…

What we consume during exercise and competition can impact our performance just as easily as what we consumed prior to. The energy expended during activity brings on fatigue and affects the nutrien…

The goal of carb loading is to maximize the glycogen stored in the muscles prior to competition. It is most usually performed by endurance athletes who perform in exercise for more than 90min. Howe…

What we consume during exercise and competition can impact our performance just as easily as what we consumed prior to. The energy expended during activity brings on fatigue and affects the nutrien…

Beginning activity once you are ready after an injury is always exciting as the process of not being able to exercise when you are injured can be depressing and aggravating. There is, however, a pr…

There are often times that we wake up or go through our day before we get our exercise session where we might feel aches and pains. We might feel something nagging at the end or after a workout. We…

The postseason begins after the last game of the season and lasts for at least a couple of weeks. Its aim is to allow for active rest following the season. It is important, regardless of the level …

The competition or in-season phase lasts for the duration of the season for one sport. This includes exhibition competitions and the playoffs. Certainly, within the season there may be some games t…

The preseason begins after the off season. This should be at least 2 weeks long and follow the end of the preceding season. It is important to have this rest period, both for the body to recover an…

Periodization refers to the change in training throughout the season to accomplish different goals that aid the season and do not work against it. It is important that workouts throughout the seaso…

Balance is a specific kind of training. It encompasses both being able to support the body on one limb or on an unstable surface, as well as proprioception – knowing where the body and the li…

Running is a common form of exercise that can be done almost anywhere and with very little extra equipment and, of course, it is a component of many sports. That does not mean that it can be done b…

The amount of calories that should be consumed daily are dependent on the activity levels that we engage in. A 25 years old who sits in a desk all day and engages in very limited physical activity …