Could your favorite adult beverage be derailing your performance?
Alcohol consumption by athletes is a common occurrence, but can it be detrimental to recovery and, therefore, performance? There is...
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Oct 15, 20242 min read
How to fuel when you are insulin resistant, prediabetic, or diabetic
A big motivation for many endurance athletes to enter and continue with the sport is the wellness benefit. Cardiovascular exercise can be...
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Jul 10, 20244 min read
How to avoid gastrointestinal issues during exercise
Over 50% of endurance athletes complain of gastrointestinal symptoms during an endurance event. Some of the most common symptoms reported...
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Gut Microbiome and Sports Performance
There is a lot of information out there about “gut health,” or the gut microbiome, and how that affects our health. This topic is of...
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Jan 6, 20243 min read
Debunking the “race weight” myth
I often get the question: How much does an extra pound slow you down? Yes, studies do show that carrying excess weight can slow you down....
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Nutrition on the Move: Strategies for Keeping Your Nutrition Plan on Point While Traveling
Will you be headed out of town for a race this season? Not sure what to eat on the road? It can be difficult to stick to a pre-race...
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Immunonutrition Strategies for Athletes
Athletes with a high training load have a higher risk of catching an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), such as a cold or flu. The...
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Apr 7, 20234 min read
Fueling strategies for training and racing
First and foremost, each athlete is unique. You will need to experiment with foods and fueling products to figure out what works best for...
Alison Steiner Miller
Apr 7, 20234 min read
Shifting nutrition during your off-season
The off-season can be a time to change things up a bit. We, your Axes dietitians, often get questions regarding weight management or...
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Dec 28, 20223 min read
Supplements for endurance athletes: hype or helpful?
As an endurance athlete, you might be wondering if you should take any supplements or approved/legal ergogenic aides (substances that can...
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Sep 30, 20224 min read
Fueling for race day – and beyond!
Proper fueling on race day is important – but practicing your fueling plan several weeks prior to the event and fueling properly before,...
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Jul 21, 20224 min read
To Supplement or Not to Supplement
It is often said that nutrition is the fourth discipline of triathlon. Indeed, we’ve all heard about how important it is to eat a...
Alison Steiner Miller
Feb 22, 20223 min read
Protein - The Building Blocks
Most triathletes and endurance athletes are aware of the need for carbohydrates during competition, as well as before and after training...
John Rhodes
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Are you eating enough calories?
AUTHORS: Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LDN, CLS, CPT Insufficient caloric intake can have serious...
Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Oct 4, 20194 min read