A Profile in Courage: Brad Snyder
From tragedy in Afghanistan to triumph in London: How a Navy Lieutenant became the standard-bearer of courage for clean athletes around the world.
From tragedy in Afghanistan to triumph in London: How a Navy Lieutenant became the standard-bearer of courage for clean athletes around the world.
As a part of competitive sport, many elite athletes must comply with the World Anti-Dop ing Agency Prohibited List, strict global standards that prohibit the use of certain substances and methods that can enhance performance and cause negative health effects. The WADA Prohibited List helps ensure that athletes can compete on a level playing […]
When it comes to nutrition, my philosophy is to eat what makes me feel good! I’m compet ing at the highest levels of my sport and I know the importance of fuel. I think a lot of people feel like they can’t eat certain foods based on the notion that it will make them […]
[…] up to competition (Burke, 2007). Carb loading can extend the amount of time athletes are able to exert before experiencing fatigue. Currently, the experts recommend athletes consume 10-12 grams per kilogram of body weight per day during the two days leading up to an endurance event (Burke, 2007). For a 150-pound person, this would […]
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[…] food first approach. For more information on the best foods for athletes, check out the TrueSport Nutrition Guide. About Olivia Smoliga An Olympic gold medalist in the 4x 100m medley, Olivia Smoliga is a top performing member of the USA Swimming team and continues to make her mark on the sport. After her success at the […]
Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez shares the five sweet treats she incorporates into her food first approach to nutrition.
In the Food First Nutrition series, elite athletes share how they maintain the strength and energy they need to compete at the highest levels of sport through a food first approach. In this edition, three-time Olympic medalist, Lauryn Williams, shares her breakfast strategy.
In the Food First Nutrition series, elite athletes share how they maintain the strength and energy they need to compete at the highest levels of sport through a food first approach. In this edition, elite Lacrosse player and coach, Trevor Tierney, shares his top foods for all-day energy.
Caffeine is currently on WADA’s monitoring list which means it is not prohibited but it may become an anti-doping issue in the future.