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Nutrition Tips for Before and After Exercise

By Abby Larson • Mar 21st, 2008 • Category: Nutrition

There are several fueling strategies that can be used to train and recover from training most effectively. Proper nutrition is necessary to feel optimal while training and to prepare for the next session. Before training it is important to be well-hydrated and not glycogen depleted. Dehydration or glycogen depletion can reduce the quality of a […]



To Caffeinate or Not, the Science Behind the Molecule

By Abby Larson • Mar 6th, 2008 • Category: Nutrition

Coffee, glorious coffee, Coke, tasty Coke, tasty tea and Oh! the delightful Red Bull; these are just a few of the ways that we caffeinate ourselves.  With performance in mind or not, many athletes consume caffeinated beverages or foods on a regular basis.  So what exactly are the benefits and/or detriments of caffeine?  Should it […]



To Caffeinate or Not, the Science Behind the Molecule

By Abby Larson • Mar 5th, 2008 • Category: Nutrition

Coffee, glorious coffee, Coke, tasty Coke, tasty tea and Oh! the delightful Red Bull; these are just a few of the ways that we caffeinate ourselves.  With performance in mind or not, many athletes consume caffeinated beverages or foods on a regular basis.  So what exactly are the benefits and/or detriments of caffeine?  Should it […]