Demystifying Energy Metabolism
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
Playing squash requires an enormous amount of energy. Ask any player and they will confirm this. Science supports this observation. Studies have quantified the energy demands...
Don’t Let Training Cramp Your Style
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S in Human Nutrition
If you have ever had a muscle cramp on the court, it is an event that will not be easily wiped from your memory. Muscle cramps have...
The Body Composition of Athletes
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
In most sports, it is obvious that body size and body composition contribute to optimal athletic performance. A NBA basketball player is never going to excel in...
Protein Metabolism and Muscle Mass
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
The indelible image of Rocky Balboa gulping down a dozen raw eggs helped perpetuate the long held belief that eating a high protein diet leads to a...
Dietary Supplements: Buyer Beware
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
The promise of improving athletic performance easily with the help of a pill makes athletes susceptible to the claims of dietary supplements. But athletes aren’t the...
Fear Not the Carb Loading
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
Carbohydrates (carbs) are one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition. Carbohydrates have been demonized by famous doctors, like Dr. Atkins, and praised by others, like Dr....
Performance Nutrition: Hydration
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
Improving your performance on the squash court is hard work. You have to give it your all. But why stop short of reaching your peak performance by failing...