For an athlete, besides the negative heart and blood conditions that can arise from excess sugar intake, sugar causes inflammation. Increase inflammation increases recovery time. As Lebron states, he occasionally eats sugar during season, but cuts it out during the ...
Read More »I’m In! USA Volleyball Partners with Juice Plus+
My wife has been taking Juice Plus+ for over 5 years. She started just as she became pregnant with our twins. I have always been skeptical of any sort of pills, but when the twins were born, the doctor said ...
Read More »Plant Based Protein Powder
We’ve moved on from whey protein to plant based protein. We certainly feel a lot better because of this switch. Enjoy this infographic on plant protein:
Read More »Healthy FOOD near the Great Lakes Volleyball Center
With the recruiting / club season fast upon us, I’ve had the ‘great’ fortune (or misfortune) of traveling repeatedly to many playing sites. I have ventured out from the ordinary restaurants to find some of the extraordinary places to put ...
Read More »April Ross on Training and Nutrition
Found this one on April Ross’ twitter feed. Tis a good reminder coming from an Olympian.
Read More »Help Your Team Fight Colds and Flu
Seems the arctic cold front will never snap this winter. Keep your team healthy with these tips!
Read More »Whole Foods
Yes, on the return trip, we found a REAL Whole Foods 🙂 Read more about Eating Healthy on Road Trips
Read More »Eating Healthy on Road Trips
Eating healthy makes the body feel good 🙂 and it can be a chore to eat healthy on the road. Lori and I are willing to take a little extra time on road trips, and go out of our way, ...
Read More »Volleyball Nutrition Guide from the US Olympic Committee
Great information from the USOC on Nutrition
Read More »Amelia’s Chicago
Another reason I love Chicago. Local, organic restaurants abound.
Read More »Volleyball Shakes and Smoothies
47 protein shake and smoothie recipes to get you through the summer!
Read More »Each Woman Weighs 150 Lbs
Weight is just a number!
Read More »April Ross Weekly Food Calendar
Want to know what the Olympic Volleyball players eat?
Read More »Healthy Body Image by USA Olympic Website
The healthy body image of some female athletes can suffer through sport
Read More »Is Sugar Good or Bad?
Sugar seems to be a hot topic these days. Are you for or against sugar?
Read More »10 Tips to Prevent Colds During the Volleyball Season
The weather is starting to change and the cold season will fall upon our teams.
Read More »Body Image of Female Volleyball Players
Proper nutrition and exercise are at the forefront of a healthy lifestyle for athletes, which is an extremely challenging proposition...
Read More »Fuel for Your Volleyball Workout
Athletes of all sports and abilities commonly ask what they should eat before, during and after a competitive event.
Read More »Ace Your Game Day Nutrition Routine
Game day is when it counts. You must be ready physically, mentally, and nutritionally for top performance.
Read More »Smoke a French Fry
Do you let your kids smoke? Then why do you let them eat french fries?
Read More »USA Volleyball Nutrition
Research clearly demonstrates the beneficial effects of optimal nutrition on athletic performance.
Read More »Volleyball Nutrition — Serving the Ideal Diet for Training, Competition, and Recovery
Volleyball Nutrition Serving the Ideal Diet for Training, Competition, and Recovery
Read More »Healthy Lunch and Snack Ideas
The following was emailed to me Earth Fare Market. Hope this spurs some ideas for you too.
Read More »Volleyball Nutrition
If Chuck Norris can have the Total Gym, an AVP star should at least get an ab machine!?!? Maybe I am biased, but beach volleyball players are the best conditioned athletes in the world.
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