Build A Better Athlete
Nutritional guidelines & training videos to take your game to the next level
Updated: July 17, 2012, 11:32 PM ET
By ESPNHS.com
Our year-long Build A Better Athlete series will provide you with the nutritional guidelines and training videos you need to take your game to the next level. Check back on the first Wednesday of every month for a new nutrition article and the third Wednesday of every month for a new training video.
NUTRITION ARTICLES
University of Virginia director of sports nutrition Randy Bird has the lowdown on what nutrition guidelines you should take with you into the New Year. | Story
Renowned chef Emeril Lagasse offers his tips for eating healthy on the go. | Story
UConn director of sports nutrition Dr. Nancy Rodriguez on the proper nutrition regimen you should have when you're training. | Story
University of Florida coordinator of sports nutrition Sarah Snyder on post-workout shake recipes that help muscle repair and growth. | Story
University of Michigan director of sports nutrition Caroline Mandel on the proper hydration tips to take while training in hot weather. | Story
University of Georgia sports nutritionist Maria Breen on ideal eating habits athletes should bring with them into the summer. | Story
University of Alabama director of performance nutrition Amy Bragg on a healthy approach to take into a backyard barbecue. | Story
TRAINING VIDEOS
Texas head strength & conditioning coach for football Bennie Wylie teaches basic resistance workouts the Longhorns use before going heavy. | Video
Texas head strength & conditioning coach for Olympic sports Donnie Maib teaches strength-building exercises for soccer players. | Video
Texas head strength & conditioning coach Donnie Maib teaches easy-to-follow resistance exercises for soccer players. | Video
Texas assistant strength and conditioning coach Trey Zepeda teaches the basics of the snatch lift. | Video
Texas assistant strength and conditioning coach Trey Zepeda teaches the basics of Olympic lifting, namely the hang clean. | Video
Certified strength and conditioning specialist Adam DeSantis teaches a workout that will improve core stability and strength at your extremities. | Video
Certified strength and conditioning specialist Adam DeSantis teaches a full-body workout that will improve strength and cardio. | Video
Certified strength and conditioning specialist Adam DeSantis teaches a dynamic stretching routine that will prepare you for the field of play. | Video
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