Overtraining occurs when an athlete does not adequately recover after repetitive intense training. Recovery in this instance means properly refueling their body with healthy foods, rehydrating lost fluids and electrolytes, getting adequate sleep, and allowing for days of rest or low-intensity training days planned around intense training days.
Read MoreIn February 2022, HMRRC interviewed Theresa DeLorenzo Ph.D.
Read MoreAt the beginning of the new year, many athletes make it a priority to improve their eating and hydration habits. While this often begins with good intentions, typically the changes athletes look to make are quite daunting/unrealistic (“I’m never eating X food ever again!”) or are not optimal to fuel performance (“I am going to be healthier by starting a low-carb/Keto diet”).
Read MoreSleep is an essential function for overall health and is often overlooked as being important. Proper sleep can not only leave you feeling refreshed and functioning your best but can help reduce the risk of chronic disease such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Read MoreLast holiday season, many people were not having large social gatherings due to COVID, however this year we are back in full swing which means Trick or Treating, Fall Festivals, Holiday Dinners, and more. And of course, the holiday season wouldn't be complete without the sweet yumminess of candies, cookies, pies, and hot cocoa!
Read MoreOur bodies may be made up of many different working systems, but it is all wrapped up in one package. Finding ways to get the body to a place of harmony doesn’t just happen, it takes work. No, not the work you may be thinking about.
Read MoreAcute, or short-term, inflammation is the body’s natural response to stressors. Acute inflammation can promote wound healing and even muscle growth. A consistent healthy diet that has a lot of color and variety can mostly provide the nutrients needed for athletic recovery and minimize extended periods of inflammation.
Read MoreHere’s an article I wrote for HMRRC about The Coveted Stockade-athon!
Read MoreThe human gut is full of bacteria, called the microbiome, most of which we have a positive relationship with, but some are pathogenic and can cause problems. If the balance between beneficial and problematic bacteria becomes disrupted, this causes the gut to be in a state of dysbiosis.
Read MoreOn September 17, 2021, the 5run8 podcast interviewed Theresa DeLorenzo Ph.D.
Read MorePicture this: you just completed a long work day and decided you deserved some relaxation time to mindlessly scroll your instagram feed.
Read MoreStarting a game, run, or workout well hydrated is critical for optimizing performance. Our bodies are made up of 55-63% water on average, meaning water plays an important role in many bodily functions such as nutrient transport, blood flow, temperature regulation, muscle contraction and more.
Read MoreThe consumption of alcohol is a common activity enjoyed by adults throughout the world. In the field of athletics, teams celebrate championship wins by drinking bottles of champagne and others enjoy a celebratory drink after finishing an event.
Read MoreTo get lean, you have to get real. It’s easy to change numbers on the scale. We’ve all had the experience of going out to a celebratory dinner and eating more salt or drinking more alcohol than normal only to wake up the next morning and find that we have gained weight.
Read MoreOn March 22, 2021, the 5run8 podcast interviewed Theresa DeLorenzo Ph.D.
Read MoreWith a new year comes new resolutions. Most people look to change their health and fitness habits when January and February come around, but don’t know where to start.
Read MoreThe holidays are full of family, friends, great food, and great memories, but they aren’t always compatible with a healthy lifestyle.
Read MoreEach day, billions of people rely on caffeine. Whether it’s to wake up, to get through that night shift, or to get through that afternoon slump.
Read MoreAlthough it’s important to try and get all of your vitamins and nutrients from food, some are less prevalent in food than others. Vitamin D falls under that category. Since most people require more Vitamin D in their diet, taking a supplemental form is typically necessary.
Read MoreSoy is one of those food products that sparks debate. Some rave about it’s health benefits, while others declare that it is genetically modified poison to be avoided at all costs.
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