Are you drinking enough water? If you’re like many people – probably not. If you do an intense workout, hydration is even more important and the effects of mild dehydration after a workout can linger throughout the day. Here’s why you should be drinking more water along with ideas on how to enjoy it more.
Iron deficiency anemia has a definite impact on exercise performance and endurance – but what about low iron levels without anemia? Low iron stores are relatively common in athletes even in the absence of anemia. Find out how this can affect exercise performance.
How does exercising in the heat impact your performance? Does it cause you to fatigue more quickly? Find out more about exercising in hot and humid environments, how and why it affects your workout and tips for staying safe and improving performance.
Green tea is certainly a tasty drink to sip and it appears to have health benefits as well, but what about exercise performance? Do green tea and exercise go well together.
Can you do long periods of endurance exercise with ease or are you better at power moves like jumping or sprinting? This may be partially explained by the muscle fiber Types you have a predominance of. Find out more about muscle fiber types, how they’re different from each other and how they impact athletic performance.
It could be overtraining that’s causing your fatigue, but there’s another possibility. You may be iron deficient. Iron deficiency anemia is not uncommon in athletes and people who work out regularly, especially young women.
Just as there are substances that improve exercise performance called ergogenic agents, there are ones that can hamper your ability to exercise. Find out more about these “ergolytic” substances and how they make it harder to work out.
Vitamin D has many important roles in the body, but can it affect your strength and exercise performance? Find out what research shows about vitamin D and exercise and whether you need more vitamin D if you work out.
Tired of the “same old, same old” when it comes to protein? Here are five foods that are surprisingly high in protein that offer other health benefits as well. Get ready to add some diversity to your diet.
Can an ingredient in red grapes and berries boost exercise performance naturally? That’s what some research shows. Find out more about an ingredient in grapes that may increase exercise capacity while offering additional health benefits as well.
Can vitamin C make your workout feel easier? Find out what a new study shows about exercise, perceived exertion and vitamin C – and why it’s best to get vitamin C from natural sources rather than from supplements.
Staying hydrated should be a priority for any athlete. This article discusses how hydration affects exercise performance and how to prevent dehydration.
