WELLNESS BLOG

Nutrition is often treated as a tool to control the way your body looks. Eat less. Cut back. Be disciplined. But for those doing high-intensity training, nutrition serves a different purpose altogether. It supports energy, recovery, and the ability to train consistently over time. When nutrition is approached through a dieting lens while training intensity remains high, the body is left trying to do more with less and making progress becomes harder than it needs to be. Unders

For many athletes, alcohol is part of social life, celebrations, and community. It shows up after competitions, on weekends, or during nights out with friends. But, at the same time, athletes care deeply about how their bodies perform and recover. If you’ve ever wondered how alcohol actually impacts your recovery and performance, or noticed that training feels different when you take a break, this article is for you. This isn’t about restriction or telling anyone what they “s

For the sake of your nervous system, “less chaos and more protein” should be right at the top of your holiday wish list. December hits and suddenly having a routine is just a dream. Your schedule is packed, there’s sugar everywhere, sleep gets unpredictable, and training starts looking negotiable. The good news is that nothing is wrong with you. The holidays are simply a perfect storm for stress overload and your body reacts exactly the way it’s designed to. With a few simple

You’re bundled up in a hoodie, trying to keep yourself from getting a chill between exercises, and probably not thinking much about hydration like you would be in July. Dehydration can sneak up on you more in the colder months when your thirst cues are lower, but your body still depends on water to perform, recover, and stay healthy. Hydration in Cold Weather In the winter, your body’s thirst response can drop by about 40% ( NCBI ). You simply don’t feel as thirsty, even thou

As the air gets colder and the days get shorter, it’s common to feel a dip in energy and for colds and bugs to start making their way into your home. Spending more time indoors, leaning into comfort foods, and losing daylight hours can all impact your body’s defenses. The good news is that your immune system is not a mystery that randomly works or doesn't. It’s a living system that you can support every single day through the way you fuel, rest, and take care of your body. If