Rethinking the Freshman 15
For athletes, starting college can mean a substantial increase in training volume and intensity, sometimes within weeks of arriving on campus. Your body needs enough energy not only to fuel practices and competitions, but also to support recovery, bone health, hormones, immune function, and continued development.
New guidelines for body composition testing and why we are here for them!
Learn about new research that shows there is no “ideal” body fat percentage that a given athlete should achieve for better athletic performance. In fact, focusing too heavily on fat loss can harm athletes’ physical and mental health, especially in youth athletes, and may contribute to eating disorders.