No doubt, alcohol is a part of day-to-day life (for athletes of age). This can be wine with dinner, beers after a big game, or margaritas by the pool on a day off. Seems fun at the time, but how are these drinks affecting your athletic performance? According to research, alcohol can negatively affect athletic …
A common theme when it comes to nutrition for baseball players is how to properly gain weight. Baseball players’ goals typically include the following: throw and hit harder, and run faster. How does gaining weight help with those things? The more lean muscle mass an athlete has, the more force can be generated. However, not …
“Don’t forget to hydrate!” You know you’re supposed to, but what does hydration for baseball mean to you as an athlete? Let’s start by talking about water. Your body is about 60% water! It is an even higher percentage for infants. In your body, water regulates most important functions including transport of substance, dissolving substances, …