Nutrition Strategies for Tournament Day or All-Day Competitions on the Road
If you are a mom or grandmother who is in charge of carpooling your student athlete(s) to their tournament or all-day competitions on the road, here are some nutrition strategies that might help your athlete maximize his or her performance throughout the day. Or if you are an adult who competes in tennis, pickleball or volleyball competitions, you can also find some great suggestions.
Peloton® App is a Great Christmas Present
I have been doing spin classes for over 25+ years…ever since Spinning became a fitness craze. In fact, I used to love to go to the Spin Classes. I have had a professional spin bike for 15+ years but always preferred going to in-person classes. But during Covid-19, I needed to find an alternative.
How to Determine Your Daily Fluid Needs
An adequate intake of fluids daily is very important to achieve your athletic success whether you are a recreational or competitive pickleball player, tennis player, walker, runner, triathlete, ultramarathoner or cyclist, etc. Getting an adequate amount of fluids each day is also a great strategy for your overall health.
Adequate Daily Fluid Intake is a Key to Athletic Success
Drinking an adequate amount of water (fluids) is essential for top athletic performance. Water (fluid) is the most often nutrient neglected by athletes. If the you do not drink enough water (fluids), you will become dehydrated. When you become dehydrated, strength and endurance will be cut in half. If dehydration is not treated successfully, then you will continue to perform poorly, risking a heat illness. Heat illnesses can be life threatening!
How Many Calories Do Your Kids Need Each Day?
As a parent or guardian, making sure your kids are getting enough to eat daily will help to ensure they are healthy and growing. Know how many calories they need each day and how many calories they are eating is a useful tool to make sure they are growing & have enough calories to do all they things they want to do each day.
Nutritional Strategies for Gaining Weight by Building Strong Muscles
Nutritional Strategies for Gaining Weight by Building Strong Muscles By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Calorie Needs If you want to build strong muscles and gain weight as you grow, you first need to know how many calories you need per day, how many calories you are eating daily, how many calories you are burning. To […]
Get on the Ball: Back and Abdominal Exercises
Finding effective and functional exercises for the abdominal and back muscles is a popular topic of discussion for people wanting to “tone” up the midsection and to rehabilitate their lower back problems.
Strengthening Your Muscles using A Prism® Smart Ball Exercise Ball
It’s Christmas time and many are looking for a great gift for your family member who wants to get fit in the new year. A great gift is a Prism® Smart Ball Exercise Ball.
What is Cryotherapy?
Maybe you have an injury or you’re recovering from a recent surgery? Have you suffered from chronic pain, fibromyalgia, or rheumatoid arthritis? Cryotherapy can help with pain management in arthritis and help recovery quicker from endurance exercise.
Do Athletic Braces Decrease the Risk of Sports Injury?
Every year, roughly seven million high school students play sports with 30%-60% of students suffering injury. Do athletic braces help?
