Key Takeaways This blog presents youth hydration guidelines, looks at sports drinks vs. water and shares the AAP hydration recommendations: Contrary to earlier thinking, kids do not have a less-effective ability to regulate body temperature and tolerate high levels of physical exertion when exercising in the heat compared to their adult counterparts, as long as…
Oh, protein…that all-important, but often misunderstood macronutrient. While you are likely aware of the importance of getting enough protein for overall health, did you know that athletes’ protein needs can differ quite dramatically from those of the general population? To put some of your perplexing protein questions to rest, we’ve gathered five prominent sports nutrition…
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently published a Call to Action Statement on COVID-19 Considerations for Sports and Physical Activity. Here is what ACE Certified Professionals need to know to put these recommendations into practice when working with clients. While there are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to COVID-19, we…