by Amber Kindler | Aug 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
For many athletes, body fat has become something to fear. It’s often viewed as unnecessary weight… something to reduce in the pursuit of better performance. The message is everywhere: “Leaner is faster.” “Less body fat equals better...
by rmcconville | Mar 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
You feel full, maybe even uncomfortably full. But somehow… you’re still underfueled. This is one of the most confusing and overlooked patterns I see in athletes. You’re eating regularly, choosing “healthy” foods, and trying to do everything right. Yet you’re dealing...
by rmcconville | Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many endurance athletes are told they have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or they tell themselves that’s what it must be. They try cutting foods, adjusting fiber intake, timing meals, and avoiding anything that might upset their stomach before training. And yet… the...
by rmcconville | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Wearable technology has changed sport culture, especially in the last 10 years. Athletes now track resting heart rate, sleep, recovery scores, and heart rate variability with the same intensity they track pace, mileage, and power. Many coaches use HRV trends to guide...
by rmcconville | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
In endurance sport, a low resting heart rate for athletes is often worn as a badge of honor. Athletes compare numbers, coaches praise it, and wearables reward it. A lower athlete’s heart rate is assumed to signal superior fitness, efficiency, and years of successful...
by rmcconville | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Understanding the distinction between disordered eating vs eating disorder is essential for athletes, parents, coaches, and providers. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they describe different levels of severity, and both deserve attention, compassion,...
