Understanding Carbohydrates: Simple vs Complex

Understanding Carbohydrates: Simple vs Complex

Carbohydrates are often considered the body’s primary energy source, especially for athletes striving for peak performance. However, not all carbohydrates are created equal. They fall into two categories: simple and complex, each influencing the nutrition and...
The Role of Electrolytes in Athletic Performance

The Role of Electrolytes in Athletic Performance

Athletes push their bodies to the limit, striving for peak performance and endurance. With the focus on strength training, conditioning, and nutrition, one often overlooked aspect is the role of electrolytes. These essential minerals are crucial in ensuring athletes...
Hydration and Sports Performance

Hydration and Sports Performance

What element has a driving influence on your reaction time and overall athletic performance? The answer may not surprise you. Water, which makes up over 50-70% of your body, is a crucial element in sports performance. From endurance and strength, to blood pressure and...
General Phases of Off Season Hockey Training

General Phases of Off Season Hockey Training

With the Stanley Cup Finals underway, there’s no better time to discuss hockey players’ off-season training regimen. Hockey is a physically demanding sport, requiring extreme mobility, strength, power, stability, and stamina. During the off-season, we can...
Making the Jump to Collegiate Sports

Making the Jump to Collegiate Sports

Making the jump from high school to collegiate sports is a huge transition. Many athletes feel like they are the best on their team so they will be fine heading to college without thinking that everyone at college is the best on their team too. The bigger difference...
Athletes, Mental Health, and Sport Performance

Athletes, Mental Health, and Sport Performance

The intersection of sports, mental health, and game performance is a dynamic and crucial area of focus in the athletic world. It’s widely acknowledged that an athlete’s mental state is just as important as physical fitness when it comes to performance on...