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We are talking about the importance of de-load weeks in training! In any good program, proper periodization and adjustment allow for the best adaptations. Listen in for why your training program should be based on scientific principles, why training too long without a rest week is a bad idea and an example of how to structure each phase of your workouts! Check us out! https://bio.site/acesnationor...

On this episode, we talk about how to manage your physical stress during times of academic, emotional, mental or social stress. It's easy to neglect your nutrition when you have an important test coming up or life event going on. We're here to tell you the positives of staying consistent and negatives of letting your eating habits slip. Additionally, we weigh in on the topic of how to train your b...

This week Claire is bringing us all the information about energy availability! She explains RED-S, how energy availability affects the body and its functions, and how registered dietitians approach work to solve this for each individual. You may not think about it often but nutrition plays a vital role into your physical health as it relates to injury. Listen in as Claire and Zack discuss how to k...

Special guest Tiana Wood is back with us to talk about sleep! We breakdown sleep cycles, the importance of sleep, research about how sleep affects sports performance and vice versa, and also how to establish a healthy bedtime routine to improve your sleep quality! Listen in for tips and information about the most affordable recovery method out there!

This week Claire and Zack revisit the topic of training and fueling youth athletes to give a wider perspective and also talk about long term development. Listen in as the talk about the importance of having the right resources early and throughout their middle school and high school years. Zack lays out how to train and develop athleticism in a progressive way that adapts to the child's growth. He...

On this episode, Claire and Zack talk about power sports, such as football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, hockey, etc. Zack discussed considerations for those sports and gives his recommendations for training with a few examples. Claire explains the nutritional elements to incorporate while fueling for these sports and covers which supplements power athletes could take...

Claire is joined by special guest, Paula Parks to talk about her journey as a collegiate rower, how she navigated the college recruiting process in America as a Peruvian athlete and her top recruiting tips for young athletes looking to play college sports. Paula has taken her personal experience getting a full scholarship to row in college and her professional experience working in athletics to sh...

Claire is joined by special guest, Tiana Wood to talk about her journey as a collegiate heptathlete, track & field coach and how her mental development journal, The Grit Book, came to life. Tiana is a certified sports psychology coach and compiled her experiences as an athlete and coach, along with her own research to provide athletes with a comprehensive journal to level up their mental resil...

Continuing on the sports energy system conversation, Claire and Zack are talking about nutrition and training for sports like Soccer, Rugby, Lacrosse and Field Hockey. They discuss what elements of training to focus on, such as energy system development and specific factors of strength training. Claire provides specific macronutrient recommendations to keep your performance at top level during all...

Claire and Zack talk about how to properly train and fuel endurance athletes! They will also cover what they might experience and how to tackle some areas of concern with endurance sports. Lastly, we are answering questions about nutrition and resistance training sent in by our audience! Listen in for our professional guidance and practical suggestions to improve your sports performance!

On this episode of News for the Nation podcast: Opening Opinion from Zack about a lifting technique social media post Controlling the Controllable elements in sports performance when it comes to athletes, parents and coaches Shoutouts to reputable social media accounts Get a free consultation of how Claire and Zack can help you improve your performance! https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/2VtxJeq3u1g...

In this episode Claire and Zack will be discussing what is appropriate training and nutrition for middle school and high school aged student-athletes, how research suggests that the Connect app by ACES Nation is good fit in the right situations for high schools or youth sports organizations, and Claire gives us her professional opinion in our final segment "Nutritional Claire-ity".

Join us for this episode as we talk about how to gain muscle mass! We'll be diving into the training, nutrition and even some interesting research into building muscle. ACES Nation is revolutionizing youth sports and bringing you content about sports performance, nutrition, former college athlete guest speakers and MORE! Listen as our team of professionals give you information you can use to excel...