While the concept of body positivity has risen in popularity over the last few years, it can be a hard notion for athletes to embrace. With so much focus on […]
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Three Things to Avoid Saying When It Comes to Body Image
From an offhand comment about what an athlete is eating for breakfast on race day to referring to one athlete on the team as having ’the right build for the […]
Red and Yellow Flags: How to Tell the Difference with Body Image
Young athletes are highly susceptible to negative thoughts around body image—and those thoughts can balloon into serious problems for your athlete’s health if not addressed early. As a parent, what […]
Why and How to Easily Get More Calcium into Your Athlete’s Diet
Calcium is the mineral that is most critical for bone health, no matter an athlete’s age. But is your athlete getting enough calcium in their daily diet? It can be […]
Five Ways Physical Health Impacts Mental Health
Physical and mental health are closely linked, and the relationship between them goes both ways. Whether an athlete is dealing with acute or chronic injury or illness, it’s important for […]
When, why and how to take advantage of chilled drinks for hydration
Learn how icy drinks and slushies can keep athletes cool and hydrated during hot summer competitions and practices in the latest TrueSport article.
Athletic Trainers: How to use the latest data to support flexibility and stretching
Learn about the latest research for athletic trainers to support both static and dynamic stretching in the latest TrueSport article.
How to make tasty smoothies that also support athletic performance
In preparation for National Smoothie Day, learn how to make a tasty smoothie that also supports athletic performance in the latest TrueSport article.
What is sweat testing and do my athletes need it?
Hear from a TrueSport Expert and registered dietician on sweat testing patches, its effects and whether athletes should consider them.
Six reasons performance anxiety is higher than ever in youth sport
Now more than ever, young athletes are feeling pressure: Pressure to perform in sport, to have a certain image on social media, to get good grades, to do extracurricular activities, […]