Resources for Sports Training & Nutrition

Diet Plans for Endurance Athletes
The Athletic Performance Diet hasn't changed much, because there are not many other avenues to fueling the body most efficiently. A diet consisting of 60-65% carbohydrate, 20-25% fats, and 15-20% protein is the proper ratio of macro nutrients for most athletes and has been for years. A well-trained endurance athlete would not last very long on a high protein diet, because their glycogen stores would quickly become depleted and they would no longer have the energy or reserves to train effectively. There is little controversy in athletic nutrition when compared to the general population. The "big picture," according to the article, is to try to make sure each meal has carbohydrates, fats, and protein in the right proportions. Make sure your diet is balanced and consistent, which will help with athletic performance.

How a Chiropractor Can Help with Your Neck Pain
Check out this article posted on the News-Medical.net web site find out about the benefits of chiropractic spinal manipulation for patients living with chronic neck pain. Look to this online resource for an overview of information which provides the results of a number of several published trials. This article points out that neck pain is the most common health complaint which prompts patients to see a chiropractor, with almost 20 percent of them indicating that it is the main issue.

The Science Behind Endurox
This column contains a review of clinical trials conducted in exercise physiology laboratories by researchers on the topic of Endurox. It is a summary of the research conducted on ciwujia, a natural root grown in the northeast section of China. Ciwujia has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue and bolster the immune system. The root has intrigued researchers because of anecdotal reports about its use by mountain climbers, who claimed ciwujia has improved work performance at high altitudes and low oxygen conditions. Ciwujia is marketed by Pacific Health Laboratories under the trademark Endurox. There is some technical information here, but it's valuable if you're taking and using Endurox to optimize your sports performance.

Intelligent Training for Distance Runners
That's the topic of a section of articles on DistanceCoach.com written by Pete Pfitzinger, many of which are adapted from his column in Running Times Magazine called The Pfitzinger Lap Report.. The articles are grouped into the categories of Effective Training, Racing, Recovery, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Overcoming Injuries and Miscellaneous topics. Under training, articles cover such topics has how to incdrease speed and increase mileage, and how to train in high altitutdes, in summer, in winter, and for running marathons. In the recovery section the emphasis is on training and recovering from marathons. In exercise physiology, the focus is on the heart and the use of heart rate monitors. In the miscellaneous section, running age is covered, and topics such as running and pollution, and will women marathoners catch the men?

Sports Nutrition Diets and Gear
A huge resource for those interested in improving their health. This list of articles includes topics such as: proteins and carbohydrates for athletes, skiing and diets, danger of grilling, young athletes and dieting, best nutrition for football season, what to eat before and after exercise, football season dieting, DHEA facts, strength training and diet and nutrition for optimal performance. The articles under these various topics are filled with information about the best sports drinks and diets that will improve an athlete's game.