Hoot's Corner

Eating well to support athletic performance can be difficult – especially when you have a tight budget. How can you get the biggest bang for your buck and choose healthy options, all while shopping quickly and efficiently? How can you pack and prepare meals, or make smart decisions while eating out? Luckily, it’s not as hard as […]

This is a really good podcast with some great information.  To listen to this podcast, please visit  http://www.mysportsdconnect.com/next-level-podcast/grocery-shopping-on-a-budget/ Podcast Notes: Tips to help athletes learn how to shop smart Is it beneficial to go to the grocery with a list and does it save you money If there a difference in quality and nutritional value between store […]

Confession: I’ve Done Steroids Think of an occasion when you felt like you weren’t quite good enough. This feeling of wishing you were taller, thinner, more attractive or [fill in the blank] can occur several times in life. Caring friends may remind you that “you are perfect just the way you are.” After rolling your […]

by:  Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC, The Running Nutritionist® Staying healthy is essential for maintaining your physique especially during flu season. If you’re an athlete trying to keep the candle lit at both ends, keeping up with studying, Facebook and late night talks with your friends it can quickly take its toll on your health. […]

by:  Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC, The Running Nutritionist® When your training is picking up steam, staying energized is key for feeling great as you’re building longer workouts. Preventing energy depletion means replenishing sugars in your blood, muscles and liver. Ya don’t have much sugar to spare—only about 60 to 90 minutes worth of stored […]

by:  Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC, The Running Nutritionist® Your best training fuel for training starts with calories, but ultimately depends on your daily food choices. Carbohydrates, fats and to a lesser extent protein are used for  training, however, training intensity and duration, fitness level, previous and present diet all impact the fuels you use. […]

A BODYBUILDING dad died of cardiac arrest brought on by his secretive use of anabolic steroids A BODYBUILDING dad died of cardiac arrest brought on by his secretive use of anabolic steroids, an inquest heard. The body of Jason Langdon was found in the back of his works van in Radford Park Road on April […]

The data released during the anti-doping symposium organized by the International Association of Athletic Federations showed a very sad reality: 25% of all vitamins and supplements on sale are spiked with anabolic steroids and people use them without supposing anything about it. This is subject of interest not only for bodybuilding community as for all people of all ages. […]

The last time Don Hooton had a New York Yankee involved with the Taylor Hooton Foundation – which is devoted to educating the youth of America about the dangers of performance-enhancing drug use — the relationship ended awkwardly, following Alex Rodriguez’s 162-game ban in connection with the Biogenesis scandal. Monday, three-and-a-half months removed from telling […]

SMART- FATS by Theresa Logan For a young athlete, convenient fast foods can easily become a staple in a busy class and practice schedule. Fast food restaurants offer quick high calorie sandwiches, meals, sides, and desserts.  Many of these foods are high in fat calories, limited in important nutrients for optimal post recovery. A majority […]