Stefanie Rock
Help! My athlete won't eat meat!
If there's one thing that's predictable about an adolescent's appetite, it's that it's completely unpredictable! Favorite foods suddenly...
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Stefanie Rock
- Nov 2
- 2 min
7 tips for playing your best at tournaments
There's no doubt that tournaments are a great opportunity for team building, exciting travel, and competing against new teams... but they...
Stefanie Rock
- Aug 8
- 2 min
How many calories do athletes need in a day?
Between training and growing, youth and teen athletes are burning a ton of energy. It seems only appropriate that they need a ton of...
Stefanie Rock
- Jun 14
- 2 min
What's the difference between a sports drink and a rehydration drink?
We know that water is essential. I mean, considering our bodies are nearly 60% water, it's kind of a big deal. Even a mere 1-2%...
Stefanie Rock
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Skip the drive-thru: Fueling athletes when there's no time to cook...
Regardless of age or sport, one thing is consistent for sports families... schedules are hectic! We all have those insane weeks where...
Stefanie Rock
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Supplements for muscle growth? 5 things teen athletes need to know...
It happens every year around this time... athletes trying to "gain" in the off-season reach for supplements recommended by teammates,...
Stefanie Rock
- Mar 22
- 2 min
How to reduce risk of injury in youth and teen athletes...
Neither athletes nor coaches want to see anyone sidelined with an injury. Although the nature of sports comes with an increased risk,...
Stefanie Rock
- Feb 7
- 2 min
What you need to know about "bulking Up" in the off-season...
It's the time of year when confused parents and athletes flood my inbox wanting help so their athlete/they can gain (or even worse, lose)...
Stefanie Rock
- Dec 2, 2022
- 2 min
Are smelling salts safe for athletes?
This is one of those topics I wish I didn't have to even address. One of those "the pros do it so that makes it ok, right?" I should’ve...
Stefanie Rock
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
Are energy drinks safe for teen athletes?
It's about that time of year again when I see energy drinks make their way into the hands of teens. Back to school and back to sports......
Stefanie Rock
- Aug 23, 2022
- 1 min
8 School Snack ideas for Athletes...
Let’s face it, school hours aren’t always accommodating for fueling consistency. And since athletes need to refuel every 2-3 hours…...
Stefanie Rock
- Jul 8, 2022
- 2 min
Why athletes need to ignore the drink a gallon of water a day trend...
A couple weeks ago, I spoke with 300 athletes on the East Coast. I expected a few hands to raise when I asked the older teens if they'd...
Stefanie Rock
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
Sports nutrition for picky eaters
Fueling athletes with enough energy for their sports can feel challenging... fueling picky eaters can feel downright impossible. I know...
Stefanie Rock
- Jun 8, 2022
- 1 min
How to stay hydrated & reduce injury risk during outdoor workouts...
Considering that the body is nearly 60% water, it only takes a 1-2% dehydration level to notice performance changes and increase risk of...
Stefanie Rock
- Apr 13, 2022
- 2 min
What is The Champion Method?
It's easy to tell an athlete to eat 25 g. of protein at every meal. It's easy to tell them to eat four hours prior to their game for...
Stefanie Rock
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
What to eat for after school practice
We know consistent fueling is essential for athletes, but how are they supposed to eat before practice when there's no time to head home...
Stefanie Rock
- Mar 10, 2022
- 1 min
What to eat between games
The energy and recovery necessary for multiple game/practice weekends is challenging enough without the added frustration of what to eat...
Stefanie Rock
- Feb 24, 2022
- 2 min
Why I don't talk to athletes about calories...
Much like a pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of bricks... or walking a mile on a track is the same distance as walking a mile...
Stefanie Rock
- Feb 11, 2022
- 3 min
4 "emergency" fueling staples to keep on hand
After a short, but intense, bout of food poisoning, I’ll fully admit I did a horrible job of re-nourishing myself. The main reason? Even...
Stefanie Rock
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
Is a plant-based diet better for athletes
With the popularity of documentaries like The Game Changer, I'm frequently asked about plant-based diets for athletes. While there are...
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