Recreational Athlete Checklist
January 27, 2023
We explain who qualifies as a recreational athlete, as well as the accompanying requirements and responsibilities.
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Food-First Fueling: When to Consume Protein for Maximum Muscle Growth
January 23, 2023
Where protein is concerned, a sufficient amount is key, in whatever distribution works best for your lifestyle.
Four Things to Know about Competition Levels of Athletes
December 6, 2022
Your competitive level, which is subject to change, may help you determine whether you need to file a TUE or if you should fill out a TUE Pre-Check form.
Meet Jen Armbruster: Paralympic Medalist and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
November 29, 2022
Paralympian Jen Armbruster joins USADA to help educate the current generation of athletes about why it matters to compete the right way.
Supplement High Risk List: What are Regulatory Warnings?
October 31, 2022
Learn more about regulatory warnings on the dietary supplements featured on the Supplement Connect High Risk List.
What Athletes Need to Know about Aromatase Inhibitors
October 27, 2022
What athletes and athlete support personnel need to know about aromatase inhibitors and their stats on the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List.
Four Things Athletes Should Know about Synthetic Cannabinoids
September 7, 2022
While cannabinoids have become more popular, it’s important for athletes to know that these substances are still prohibited in competition.
Paralympian Desmond Jackson on Why Diligence Matters
July 11, 2022
Desmond Jackson took a pill from his coach, no questions asked. What happened that day would change the course of his athletic career and life.
Fueling with Olympian Jordan Wilimovsky
July 1, 2022
Learn how Olympian Jordan Wilimovsky fuels through a food-first approach to compete well as an athlete subject to anti-doping rules.