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In this episode, Amy dives into the critical importance of proper nutrition for young athletes, emphasizing why under-fueling can be a major roadblock to peak performance. Amy explores the detrimental effects of inadequate fueling, from diminished energy and slower recovery to increased injury risk and cognitive decline. With under-fueling being a common issue, she identifies five key areas where young athletes often fall short: pre-workout, breakfast, mid-day snacks, post-workout, and weeken...
In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, sports dietitian Amy Goodson breaks down the transformative benefits of personalized nutrition counseling for teen athletes. Amy explains how this tailored approach, designed around an athlete’s age, body composition, sport, goals, and training...
Published 11/14/24
In this episode, sports dietitian Amy Goodson and Dr. Jason Mogonye discuss how puberty affects athletic performance in male teen athletes. They explore key growth milestones, the role of testosterone in muscle development, and the age at which boys can expect significant muscle growth. The...
Published 10/31/24