sports performance

A Closer Look at Supplement Types

Nashville, North Carolina, Nutrition / Crystal McLean

There are two main types of supplements: Ergogenic Supplements Nutrition Supplements Designed to support athletic performance, this includes recovery from training, injury prevention, and boosting performance during workouts. Examples include creatine, caffeine, Beta-alanine, beet root juice, tart cherry juice or ashwagandha. Created to support calorie, macronutrient, and/or micronutrient requirements when individual needs increase or in cases […]

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Nutrition for Off-Days

North Carolina, Nutrition / Crystal McLean

Curious about how to eat on days you aren’t training? You might be surprised at the recommendations. Something important to remember is that consistency is key. Your nutrition on off-days can directly impact your performance on training/game days. As always, if you would like nutrition recommendations more specific to you, feel free to reach out

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A Series on Macronutrients for Performance: Dietary Fats

North Carolina, Nutrition / Crystal McLean

Dietary fats are frequently overlooked in discussions about nutrition for performance. Fats offer a substantial amount of energy per gram, but they aren’t always the most efficient energy source for exercise. For endurance activities, the role of fats can be significant, particularly during longer workouts. In light to moderate activities where oxygen is more readily

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Could You Be Under-Fueling?

North Carolina, Nutrition / Crystal McLean

Avoid the mistake of under-fueling your performance. As an athlete, your nutritional needs are greater. Even if it’s unintentional, insufficient fueling might be hindering your muscle growth and athletic performance. Could this be affecting you? Here are some of the common acute signs: Fatigue and low energy Brain fog and difficulty concentrating Dizziness and headache

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A Series on Macros for Performance: Protein

Nutrition / Crystal McLean

Understanding the impact of each macronutrient on our health and performance can be confusing. In this series, we’ll explore each macronutrient and its benefits, providing clear and straightforward information. Check out the images below to learn more about protein and how it can support your performance: When might my protein needs increase? Whether you’re an

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Supplements Worth Exploring

Nutrition / Crystal McLean

Questions about supplements are probably the most frequently asked [other than requests for meal plans]. They are very popular but some are more helpful than others. Many of the popular supplements on the market are expensive and have little [true] benefit. Here are a few supplements that may be worth checking out to enhance

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Staying Hydrated This Summer

Nutrition / Crystal McLean

It’s finally feeling like summer in Raleigh, which means that it might be a good idea to pay attention to your hydration status. Much of the time, we are dehydrated before we even realize it. One of the early signs of dehydration is dark urine. There are some other pretty subtle signs that happen along

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A Closer Look at Supplement Types

Nutrition for Off-Days

A Series on Macronutrients for Performance: Dietary Fats

Could You Be Under-Fueling?

A Series on Macros for Performance: Protein

Supplements Worth Exploring

Staying Hydrated This Summer

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