Hydration

Hydration Guidelines for Athletes

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Why Staying Hydrated Matters Hydration is a key component to achieving optimal performance for athletes.  Water not only makes up about 60% of our bodies, but it also serves as an essential nutrient that regulates core body temperature, aids in cell function, and assists in numerous other physiological processes.  A fluid loss of greater than […]

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Nutrition On The Fly

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Airports are always packed with people, but are often not packed with the healthiest food options.  The stress and anxiety that could come from running late for a flight, sitting long hours during a layover, or plane changes may lead you towards grabbing unhealthy food choices in an airport terminal.  However, if you prepare for the worst […]

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Top 10 Marathon Nutrition Tips

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Get excited – the Chicago Marathon is quickly approaching!  Nutrition plays a vital role in every althete’s performance and race outcome.  It is important to practice a few key guidelines to reach your athletic potential on race day.  Here are the top ten nutrition tips you can follow to help you cross the finish line! 10.   Get fueled!  Long […]

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PIMP Your WATER!

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I hear it all the time, “Brooke I am not a fan of drinking water.”    I agree!  I don’t always have a taste for water and it might not be my first choice with dinner.  However, it is important to keep in mind that water makes up 55%-78% of your total body weight depending on your overall […]

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URINE OR YOU’RE OUT!

Hydration status is very important, especially during the summer!  One great indicator for assessing hydration status is the color of your urine.  I know it may be gross, but one of the best ways to measure the quality and quantity of what you put in your body is to check out what comes out.  The […]

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