Foods and Fluids for Explosive Power Sports (pdf)

Published: 08/13/2004

Athletes who are successful in sports that require explosive power and speed, like wrestling, gymnastics, swimming, or track & field, need to understand the importance of getting in optimum nutrients and fluids so their bodies can perform best when it really counts.

Foods and Fluids for Team Sports (pdf)

Published: 08/13/2004

Most athletes know that being part of a team requires them to think and set goals as a group. Competitors in stop-and-go team sports like basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, and hockey understand the importance of speed, agility, and power. These athletes also need to know that nutrition and hydration will fuel their team to victory.

The Clipboard: First-Class Fuels (pdf)

The hours athletes spend in practices, training and competing place large demands on the physical conditioning of players. The peak energy level and power needed to compete in any sport can be maximized with a balanced diet focused on whole-grain carbohydrates, high-quality protein and healthy fats.

The Clipboard: Sports Nutrition Myths (pdf)

Published: 11/01/2002

Athletes are always looking for a secret edge against the competition and what an athlete chooses for fuel can help. Because sports nutrition is an evolving are of sports science, it is prone to myths and misconceptions. Do you know the real facts?

Coaches' Corner: Foods and Fluids for Young Athletes

Published: 09/25/2000

Young athletes can get the right balance in nutrients by eating a variety of food types that are high in carbohydrate and low in fat. Athletes need to drink fluids before, during and after practice and competition.

Coaches' Corner: Refueling for Stop-and-Go Sports (pdf)

Published: 09/25/2000

Consuming carbohydrates can affect performance in sports like hockey, football, wrestling, volleybal, basketball and gymnastics. The amount of carbohydrates stored in the muscles can affect the intensity with which high power activity can be performed and may influence the rate of recovery between bursts of power.

The Clipboard: Soccer: Energy for Tournaments (pdf)

Tournaments present unique opportunities and challenges for the individual soccer player and the team as a whole. One of the most important challenges is supplying adequate fluid and food to fuel the athlete participating in multiple matches throughout the tournament period. The increased demand for energy requires planning ahead for an adequate supply of “sport-friendly” foods and beverages.

The Clipboard: Volleyball: The Ultimate Match (pdf)

The thrill of volleyball lies in speed. SERVE, SET, SPIKE, SCORE – within seconds a point is made. The combination of agility, strength, accuracy and explosive power is required during practice, matches and especially multi-match tournaments. Fueling the body before, during and after competition is essential to maximize the performance of each athlete.