Four Weight Gain Smoothie Recipes for Student Athletes
Four weight gain smoothies for student athletes to gain muscle, improve strength, reduce muscle soreness and recover like a pro!
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Why Male and Female Athletes Compete Separately: The Science Behind Women’s Sports
The scientific data is overwhelmingly clear. Men and women are physiologically different in ways that significantly impact athletic performance especially in sports that demand strength, speed, and power.
Ramadan Nutrition & Training Tips for Athletes
How to Stay Fueled, Strong, and Recovered While Fasting
Football Nutrition: What to Eat, When to Eat, and How Much to Eat
Football nutrition for the high school student athlete. What to eat, how much to eat and when to eat for game day!
Basketball Nutrition: What to eat before, during and after games!
Fueling the basketball student athlete for game day!
Soccer Athlete Nutrition: What to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat
Nutrition in Soccer Performance: What to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat to improve strength, speed and power!
Eating Disorders in Female and Male Student Athletes: Warning Signs Parents and Coaches Shouldn’t Ignore
Coaches, parents, and teammates struggle to know how to help a student athlete who may struggle with an eating disorder.
How Much Dietary Fat Should Athletes Eat? A Sports Dietitian Explains
How much fat should athletes eat? Expert sports dietitian Wendi Irlbeck explains fat intake for athletes, healthy fat sources, timing, and why too much hurts performance.
Fueling the High School Dancer, Gymnast and Cheer Athlete
High school dancers, gymnasts and cheerleaders are unique athletes who require proper nutrition to fuel their demanding practice sessions, performances, and competitions. The physical and mental demands on their bodies are significant, involving strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. Unfortunately, these…
Summer Fueling for Student-Athletes: 3 Habits That Prevent Fall Burnout
Discover 3 summer fueling tips for student-athletes from a registered dietitian. Build habits now that boost performance, recovery, and energy this fall.
What Should Athletes Eat on Game Day? 5 Meal Ideas for Peak Performance
Unsure what to eat the night before a game or competition? Check out my top 5 tips that will help you feel and perform at your best to crush your competition!
Creatine Monhydrate and Youth Athletes: What Parents Need to Know
Wendi Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN breaks down what the research says about creatine use in young athletes, including safety, benefits, dosage, and common myths!
Under-fueling without realizing it