Body Composition Testing: When is it Helpful and When is it Harmful?
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Body composition testing offers a window into the intricate components that constitute our bodies. It surpasses simple weight measurements by evaluating the distribution and proportion of tissues like fat mass, muscle mass, and bone density, providing a detailed profile of physical makeup.
EATING DISORDER OR RED-S? THE KEY DIFFERENCES
TW: This content mentions eating disorders and body image.
Eating disorders are mental health conditions, whereas RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) is a physiological state caused by an energy imbalance. However, these conditions can overlap.
Don’t Wait: Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and Low Energy Availability (LEA)
By Kate Cochran, Nutrition Intern, NYU Track and Field
When I first learned about low energy availability (LEA) and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) at twenty-one, I was four years deep into my distance running journey. It was while reading “How She Did It” by renowned female distance athletes Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery, both esteemed Olympians themselves, where I first learned about the syndrome. It was something I wish I knew when I began running at sixteen. I firmly believe it’s essential for every female athlete to familiarize themselves with RED-S early on, considering its potential impact on their athletic path.
Optimizing Performance: Nutrition Strategies for a Soccer Game
Soccer is an endurance sport that requires a steady supply of nutrients. Optimizing energy levels and performance involves special attention to fueling strategies before, during and after training and competing. In order to keep up with high energy and fluid requirements, special attention needs to focus on practices, games and tournaments.
INJURY PREVENTION FOR MARATHON RUNNERS
Brendan Martin, physical therapist and elite runner discusses important tips to prevent injuries at the start of marathon training.
Refueling After a Workout When You’re Not Hungry
Eating after a workout is important to optimize recovery, performance and overall health. Eating within one hour after a workout enhances recovery. This period of time is known as the glycogen window, during which nutrients are maximally absorbed into the body. Over the next 6-12 hours, absorption will continue, but at a slower rate. Consuming carbohydrates within the first hour after a workout aids in glycogen repletion while protein prevents further muscle breakdown.
Fast track recovery: How to eat when you’re injured
If you’re an athlete dealing with an injury, adjusting your diet can aid in recovery and overall health. The best nutrition to support healing from soft tissue injuries like pulled muscles, strained tendons or damaged cartilage will differ from the best nutrition for hard tissue injuries like fractured or broken bones.
How to Prepare for the Brooklyn Half Marathon
In this speaker panel at NYRR, we covered everything you need to know about preparing for the Brooklyn Half Marathon. We discussed what to wear, how to train and I focused on how to fuel. I discussed fueling workouts, how to use gels, electrolytes and best foods to eat on race day.
5 TIPS TO build MUSCLE
Building muscle is a process that requires strategic nutritional and workout practices. Rather than focusing on losing body fat, focus on what you can do to increase muscle growth. Here are some helpful tips that can help you achieve your muscle-building goals more effectively.
The Illusion of Perfect Eating: Why Celebrity Diets Are Unrealistic
In today’s age of social media, it’s nearly impossible to scroll through our feeds without encountering a celebrity-endorsed diet plan or the latest trend in healthy eating. From Hollywood stars to Instagram influencers, everyone seems eager to share their secrets to achieving the perfect body through diet. But behind the glossy facade lies a harsh truth: many of these eating plans are not only unrealistic but also potentially harmful.