Competitive Edge

A vitamin and mineral supplement, often called a multivitamin,  provides a variety of nutrients that are also found in food. They come in the form of pills, chewable tablets, powders, and liquids. A standard multivitamin usually contains three different kinds of supplemental minerals and vitamins: water-soluble vitamins (like vitamin C, vitamin B, folic acid, and […]READ MORE

Smoothies are healthy, easy to make, and can be a great source of nutrition and energy for hard-working athletes and exercisers. The good thing about preparing these thick, tasty treats is they can be as healthy as you want them to be. There is an infinite variety of healthy and delicious ingredients that can be […]READ MORE

A certified Sports Dietician, helps athletes of all abilities meet the nutritional demands of their sport, in a way that’s right for their personal metabolism and health. Those with this certification are specially trained to help athletes by counseling them on the best dietary and nutritional plans for their body type, activity level, and recovery. […]READ MORE

There is no easy way to determine the fluid status of an athlete. The body loses fluid during exercise through sweat. In sports such as swimming and water polo, it can be even more difficult to assess the loss of body fluids because the activity is performed in water. Poor fluid status and/or dehydration can […]READ MORE

March is National Athletic Training Month, so in honor of our outstanding athletic training staff this blog  is focused on a brief overview of their profession.  During your next athletic training appointment take some time to educate yourself on your athletic trainer’s background and share with your peers, athletes, and parents.  And when you see […]READ MORE

We all know that a fiber-rich diet is important to overall health. That’s why today’s taste features the Fiber One bar! With 140 calories, 9 grams of fiber, and only 10 grams of sugar it packs 35% of an adult’s daily fiber needs and has won all kinds of “Healthiest Snack” awards for its great […]READ MORE

As winter starts to wind down (fingers crossed this is the last cold snap of the season!) and Spring sports and activities start picking up it’s important to take preventative measures to protect your body from injury. Here are some ways you can greatly reduce your chances of getting hurt while still playing the games […]READ MORE

Our shoulders and knees experience natural degeneration as they age, and sports can compound the process. Ernesto Luciano-Perez, MD, sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon at Bon Secours Maryview, discusses shoulder and knee health. How does age affect shoulders and knees? The most prevalent injury in shoulders occurs in the rotator cuff. The degenerative process translates […]READ MORE

What causes muscle soreness following exercise? Muscle soreness is caused when the body is working to adapt to exertion—it’s how you get stronger! Most exercise physiologists believe it is due to microscopic tearing and swelling of the muscle fibers. More tearing = more soreness. This typically occurs after starting a new exercise program or when […]READ MORE

Anand Kapur, MD, family physician and director of sports medicine at InMotion Physical Therapy at Harbour View, said he sees young athletes with overuse injuries from little-leaguer’s elbow to rotator cuff injuries for swimmers. “Most parents played different sports in the fall and spring when they were young,” said Dr. Kapur. “Now, kids are specializing […]READ MORE