Enhance Your Performance
Why You Should Start Meditating to Improve Athletic Performance
By Ashton Grenon|March 2, 2022
When you first hear the word “meditation,” what do you think? Whatever it is that may have popped into your head, imagine that before an athletic event, whether it be...
Fueling for Performance
What Role Does Alcohol Play in a College Athlete’s Diet?
By Rebecca Lutz|February 23, 2022
Did you know that alcohol is considered a macronutrient that can be tracked as part of your daily caloric intake? It can be tracked as a carbohydrate, a fat, or...
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The Consequences of Performance-Enhancing Drugs on College Athletes
By Royce Linder|February 16, 2022
The chances of excelling at the collegiate level in one's sport has become extremely low, and those chances are even slimmer in pursuit of playing professionally. For these reasons, many...
Snacking in a Hurry
Grab ‘N Go Foods for College Athletes
By Noah Fisher|January 27, 2022
Food can become a significant stressor for college students, especially student-athletes. Finding time for meals and making sure the meals are giving all the nutrients necessary is challenging, to say...
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Self-Development Podcast for Athletes
By Carlos Carrera|January 26, 2022
Podcasts have been a part of my day-to-day life for about 4 years now. They have helped me get through some tough times as an international student-athlete in the United...
Fueling Your Body for Performance
Athlete’s Guide to Eating Fats
By Rebecca Lutz|January 12, 2022
I am sure there are a lot of questions on your mind about dietary fat like: Is there really such a thing as “good” fats and “bad” fats? How can...
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Quinnipiac Athletes Share Coach Advice on Being Confident and Controlling the Game
By Christian Nicolosi|October 4, 2021
Quinnipiac University has a strong, Division I athletic program. They compete in 18 sports, and are represented by almost 500 college athletes. 5 of these athletes have come together to...
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Sports Psychology and the Impact of Mental State on Physical Performance
By Daphne Mollod|February 1, 2021
Everybody knows that sports are physically demanding. Between practices, strength and conditioning sessions, and games, athletes must be in top physical condition. Athletes are continually thinking about what they can...
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Northwestern University Director of Performance Nutrition Talks Performance Changes & Body Dissatisfaction
By Lauren Gilbert|November 9, 2020
Katie Knappenberger is the Director of Performance Nutrition for Northwestern University Athletics. She is passionate about maximizing fuel for athletic performance and is responsible for team and staff education, meal...