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Nutrition

Sports nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses those nutrients, and the relationship between diet, health, and sports performance.

As the world of sports nutrition is very complex, our aim is to simplify that science so that coaches, athletes, and everybody else can understand how to nutrition in order to improve sports performance.

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How Much Protein Do Athletes Really Need?

Alex St. John

How Much Protein Do Athletes Really Need? Recommendations for both endurance and power athletes. Contents Determining Protein Requirements Protein Requirements for Athletes Energy Restriction Protein Timing Main Takeaways About the Author References Comments Determining Protein ... Read more

Skinfold Calipers

Carla Robbins

Delve into the science, validity, reliability and practical recommendations for using skinfold calipers to measure body fat.

Hydration Testing

William Jardine

Hydration testing is used to determine an athlete’s body fluid balance, and can prevent serious performance and health deficiencies.

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How Much Protein Do Athletes Really Need?

Alex St. John

How Much Protein Do Athletes Really Need? Recommendations for both endurance and power athletes. Contents Determining Protein Requirements Protein Requirements for Athletes Energy Restriction Protein Timing Main Takeaways About the Author References Comments … Read more

Skinfold Calipers

Carla Robbins

Delve into the science, validity, reliability and practical recommendations for using skinfold calipers to measure body fat.

hydration

Hydration Testing

William Jardine

Hydration testing is used to determine an athlete’s body fluid balance, and can prevent serious performance and health deficiencies.

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