Athlete Health

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel While peptides have been popular for years, first making waves in products for skin and joint care, injectable peptides have recently become popular on social media thanks to claims of muscle growth, recovery, and a host of other benefits that may appeal to […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have become increasingly common for adults for both diabetes management and weight loss. Even well-known celebrities and tennis star Serena Williams have endorsed GLP-1 drugs, increasing their visibility and normalizing their use. These GLP-1 drugs are becoming […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Supplements targeted to athletes are everywhere, and they’re becoming increasingly popular thanks to social media. As influencers and ad campaigns speak specifically to teens about recovering faster, gaining more muscle, or even shedding fat, your young athletes may be curious about supplements to […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on snack duty at some point during the season. As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on snack duty at some point during the season. For […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Supplements targeted to athletes are everywhere, and they’re becoming increasingly popular thanks to social media. As influencers and ad campaigns speak specifically to teens about recovering faster, gaining more muscle, or even shedding fat, your young athletes may be curious about supplements to […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a coach, helping athletes learn how to handle adversity is essential, both for their own growth and the success of the team. And change is often equivalent to adversity, especially for young athletes. Here, board-certified family physician and TrueSport Expert, Deborah Gilboa, […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel The headlines of wellness, fitness, and nutrition coverage have been shouting about the difference in fueling for males versus females in recent years, and as a caregiver for a young athlete, it can feel confusing. There are already so many other aspects of […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Change is inevitable, but for a young athlete, even a positive change can bring up feelings of stress and anxiety. For caregivers, it can be tempting to try to step in and solve every perceived problem or issue your athlete has, but if […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As an athlete, you likely know the importance of physical recovery. You know that rest days are important opportunities for your body to recover after hard competitions or practices. But if those rest days are jam packed with the rest of your life—homework, […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel   Snacks for athletes should be simple, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by options and opinions of what your athlete “should” have. In fact, TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, the Director of Nutrition for the NWSL team, KC Current, often sees caregivers […]