Training & Conditioning

Taking Care of You

Keeping athletes healthy is your job, but that shouldn't mean shortchanging yourself. Wholesome nutrition can fit into your hectic schedule, and our expert shows you how.


On Top of Their Diet

Three athletes, three different dilemmas. Here's a look at how a specific nutrition prescription got each one past their problem and back on top of their game.


Pizza Party!

High school athletes are a busy, energetic bunch. Getting them to focus on good nutrition takes just the right approach.


Small Changes, Big Gains

Using simple nutritional strategies to boost energy levels is one way University of Florida athletes stay ahead of the field.


Running on Empty

A new study has found that only one out of four athletes eat enough calories to fuel their workouts and competitions. Here's an in-depth look at the problem and possible solutions.


Fueling for Football

Apples ... Hamburgers ... Cookies ... All have a place in the football player's diet. But it's important that your gridiron athletes know when and how nutritional choices can make a difference.


A Tomato a Day?

What strategies keep the doctor away, help athletes lose weight, and keep dehydration at bay? A report from the recent SCAN conference provides some new answers.


To Each His Own

Will is trying to gain weight, Alan is too busy to eat, Donna needs to cut alories while she rehabs, and Liu is unaccustomed to American foods. This article offers seven case studies of athletes and their nutritional needs.


Before the Snap

The science behind pregame meals has become much more precise in recent years. Come gametime, those following the correct diet are reaping the rewards.


Timing It Right

Making the most of an athlete's nutritional intake is as much about when as what. Here's an in-depth look at nutrient timing and nutrition periodization.


Magic Beans

Due to their nutritional value and protein content, soybeans can be a great fuel source for athletes.


Not Suitable

Whether it's to peanuts, eggs, corn, or wheat, a food allergy can wreak havoc on an athlete's nutritional plan. Here's how to help them avoid and replace.


Daily Specials

Coaches and athletes are realizing that a meal plan is as critical as a game plan. We asked five nutritionists to serve up five different menus for some very specific situations.


Preparing for Battle

The yearly training cycle for wrestlers includes three distinct phases, and an optimal nutrition strategy should target specific goals for each one.


Consuming Questions

Our nutrition expert has helped solve dietary problems of all kinds, and has noticed that many athletes experience the same struggles. Here, she presents solutions to some of the most common sports nutrition dilemmas.


Against the Grain

Athletes who have celiac disease face a special challenge: fueling themselves for performance while avoiding all foods made with wheat. By understanding the condition and guiding them toward the best dietary options, you can help them thrive.


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