Changes Within Competitive Climbing Regarding RED-S & Eating Disorders

Earlier this year, the International Federation of Sport Climbing released a new policy that may help with early detection of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and eating disorders. This effort by an International sport federation is one of the first of its kind and can hopefully open the door for more sports to follow their lead to help combat the rising rates of eating disorders in sports.

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Back to School, and Back to Sports - Sports Nutrition Tips for Your Athlete

Back to school, and back to sports - 5 nutrition tips for your athlete. It’s back to school and for many kids that also means it’s back to sports. That’s right, fall sports are already upon us. Those early morning practices may throw us off our normal routine so it’s important to plan ahead to help make sure your child is getting enough energy to fuel their busy day. Eating consistently and regularly throughout the day is a priority for all students as they head back to school and it can also be an important reminder that our student athletes require more energy to accommodate their increased physical activity that comes with playing sports. It can be overwhelming transitioning back to sports so we have come up with 5 tips to help you feel better prepared for the fall season.

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