There is a growing epidemic of preventable youth sports injuries that are destroying athletic hopes and taking dreams away. In the U.S., about 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports, and more than 3.5 million injuries each year, which cause some loss of time of participation, are experienced by the […]
Use this formula to determine your Basal Metabolic Rate. This is the amount of energy your body expends at rest. English BMR Formula Women: BMR = 655 + (4.35 x weight in lbs) + (4.7 x height in inches) – (4.7 x age) Men: BMR = 66 + (6.23 x weight in lbs) + (12.7 […]
Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet and especially crucial for an athlete’s energy needs. It is vitally important to understand the difference between complex and simple carbohydrates and nutrient timing with carbs to maximize the use of this important energy source, but at the same time maximize fat burn. Complex Carbs: These […]