Staying Hydrated in Cold Weather
“It’s cold outside…I won’t get dehydrated because I am not sweating as much…right?”
Recognizing Dehydration
Remember…if you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated!
Pre-Workout Snacks
A pre-workout snack is essential to give you a burst of energy to start exercise
A Healthy, Nutrient-Dense Breakfast: How to start your day off right!
Make sure your breakfast includes complex carbohydrates (such as whole grain cereal, wheat bread, fruit), protein (such as eggs/egg whites, lean meat, nuts), and healthy fat (such as peanut butter, nuts, light cream cheese).
Healthy Breakfast Choices
How do I know if my breakfast choices are healthy?
Make sure your breakfast includes complex carbohydrates (such as whole grain cereal, wheat bread, fruit)…
QB Ranch – Germany
Coach Nate Poppell and Joseph Vela give you a taste of The Quarterback Ranch drills and competition that will be provided when The Quarterback Ranch provides a training camp in Germany in January 2016 in conjunction with New Yorker Lions.
Staying Hydrated
Even though you may not feel thirsty, you still need to consume fluids in the morning. When working out outside in the summer & early fall months, it is especially important to stay well-hydrated to avoid dehydration.
Fruits & Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are essential for athletes; they provide more vitamins and minerals per serving than any other food! In addition, they help fight off illness and disease. Vitamins and minerals are what make metabolism run…
Eat Your Vegetables
So you’ve heard everyone say “eat your fruits & vegetables” all your life… It really is important, especially for an athlete! Fruits and vegetables are essential for athletes; they provide more vitamins and minerals per serving than any other food!
What to Eat Before an Early Morning Workout
Though you may not feel hungry, eat a carbohydrate based food like a whole granola bar, baggie of dry whole grain cereal, banana, protein bar, piece of toast with a slight smear peanut butter or even a small shake.