Cooking foods at lower temperature for a shorter period of time and minimizing the amount of water will maximize nutrient content of your food. There is no perfect cooking method that keeps all the nutrients but as long as athletes are eating a nutritious, well-rounded diet, you don’t have to sweat it, you’ll get what you need.
I just watched the new fascinating ESPN documentary about Lance Armstrong. In the film, Lance describes working with now-infamous coach Dr. Ferrari. According to Lance, Ferrari’s training philosophy was “less is more…all you need is red cells.” The Red Blood Cell Panel for Athletes. Low Red Blood Cells can Cause Training Fatigue. By now, it’s no secret that red blood cells provide the fuel in the form of oxygen athletes need to compete at their Read more…
Unbeknownst to most people apparently there is an optimal way to organize your fridge.
As athletes, we put a lot of effort into sport and life. We tend to be overachievers and “do our best”. But what does that mean and more importantly why does it matter? The answer may give you some clarity and relief.
Staying hydrated is more confusing than ever. Here’s an evidence-based answer to the question: how much should you drink to stay hydrated?
There is a wide range of feelings when it comes to canceled races. You’re allowed to feel upset, stressed, or even happy you’re off the hook. Whatever your emotions are regarding the cancellations, know that they are valid. We can’t change the situation, so let’s make the most of it – Ways to Make Next Season Your Best. Competing Takes A Toll Competing takes a toll on your body, even more than training. Why? There Read more…
We’ve all been there, whether it’s a crash, sprain, strain, or another ailment, we’ve all been injured. When athletes are sidelined from training, they often make a huge mistake- they slash calories. The #1 Mistake Injured Athletes Make. “I’m not training, so I don’t need to eat very much.” False. When you’re injured, you don’t need to be eating as much as when you have hard or long training sessions, but cutting calories during an Read more…
It’s undeniable that good health is the foundation for optimal performance. Nutrients absorbed from the food you eat are what fuels your body’s processes. Your body can’t function without them, making the interdependency with nutrition inherent. Food affects everyone differently, and genetics is a big reason why.
The Athlete Blood Test team is thrilled to announce that Sage Canaday will be leading our pro team again for the 2020 season. Sage is a 3-time USATF National Champion.
We’re proud to introduce Sandi Nypaver as the newest member of the Athlete Blood Test pro team. Sandi lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado.