Sports Nutrition

Question: What's the next big thing in bodybuilding and sports nutrition? The last big thing, since I remembered, in bodybuilding and sports nutrition was creatine. It came out about a decade ago, and all my friends started using it and benefited from it. Now, what's new in the market and will be widely used in the future?

Answer: Beta Alanine is supposedly the next big thing. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/betalanine.html There are some very popular supplements right now that use it like Controlled Labs Purple Wraath and NO Shotgun.

Question: what should be included in a survey about sports nutrition? i need to crreate a survey for the athletic coaches on my college campus to see what they think would be the most helpful in regards to sports nutrition/counseling. things like supplements, meal patterns, etc. Any suggestions?

Answer: I have a suggestion. If you want the best survey results for sports nutrition, send your survey to the department of nutrition. Contact the department head first, and ask if you can send it out. You wouldn't send out a survey asking for an opinion of the top ten novels of the twentieth century to the department of electrical engineering, would you? If you're going to send out a survey to the coaches, ask them about coaching methods. How does being a disciplinarian affect coaching performance? What offenses by athletes deserve being thrown off the team? What is the role of praise in coaching? Unfortunately, coaches are not experts in nutrition. If you surveyed both coaches and nutritionists about proper nutrition for optimal performance, which survey would you trust more? P.S. Go to the English department for surveys about the top ten novels of the twentieth century.

Question: Does anybody have any suggestions on a marketing angle of sports nutrition products at a fitness club? I've recently started a sports nutrition company selling supplements out of a state of the art fitness club. I don't want to be another statistic by having the company fold after one year in operation. Looking for ideas to increase the viability of this enterprise. Thanks for your time.

Answer: Try posting free ads in websites offering free classifieds. B'coz, ads have become a great source for marketing today. You can place free ads about your product in the websites that are linked to the sites which I have tried. They are http://www.freewebs.com/freeclassifieds/ http://www.freewebs.com/infodata/classifieds.htm

Question: Any suggestions on the best sports nutrition books? hi i am looking for a sports nutrition book that is very good and detailed, i am do athletics (high jump) if that makes a difference to the book? any suggestions welcome thanks :)

Answer: You have got to use Dr John Berardi's Precision Nutrition. My husband is a pro athlete too, and that's what we use at home. Extremely sound nutrition aimed at the athlete, and he talks about changing the diet for different uses. You can find him online and order his stuff their.

Question: where can i buy american sports nutrition whey? i just started training with this guy and he told me that if i want to increase muscle and decrease fat i need to have more protein especially since i eat vegetarian. he told me that the best one is american sports nutrition whey. he said he just moved here so other than ordering it online he doesnt know what stores sell it. i looked on the gnc website and they didnt have it. can anyone help me get a list of stores that might sell this?

Answer: Well, for a chemical free whey protein minus the additives and fillers try http://www.buybulkwhey.com great all natural protein.

Question: Does anyone know how to get contact info on buyers (For Sports Nutrition Product) in military bases? Namely Fort Lewis in Washington state. I am a Sports Nutrition distributor and would like to offer my product to the boys in arms.

Answer: Most post exchanges have a GNC store in their shopping arcade area or have this sort of product on retail display inside the main store. However, most of the merchandise for Army and Air Force Exchanges are centrally purchased. The source below is a link to that exchange system's web site. Scroll down and click on "Doing Business With AFEES".

Question: Does anyone know any good sports nutrition/ diet planner websites? I am looking to make a training plan and would like to know of any websites or leaflet/ booklets etc where I can get help. I am looking for something that will give me advice on foods to eat and how to build myself up and maintain a healthy diet. Also looking to be able to make exercise program and record what I do and eat. Maybe a site that can give me data, feedback etc too. In short I am looking for a website to help with food nutrition and training planning.

Answer: I have been using the daily plate for a few years now and I love it. I keep track of my workouts and my intake. It's now part of the LiveStrong website so you'll find it there. good luck! http://www.thedailyplate.com/

Question: Is steriods the next level of sports nutrition? Obviously abusing any drug will cause medical problems and perhaps death, but is creating safer steriods the next level of sports nutrition. It apparently works. (i.e. Ben Johnson's performance; Barry Bonds performance)

Answer: I do not understand why people call it cheating. It is called gaining an edge. People say that everyone should be on the same playing field as far as not taking any supplements. With the money that is involved these days and the level of competition and not to mention the pressure and scrutiny these athletes are under to preform, it's no wonder these guys try to give themselves an edge. If there was no competition between players and other athletes, then why do some spend time in the weight room? Why do they stay after to take ground balls? Why do they stay late to hit batting practice? The answer is to be better than the other person. It is the same thing as using a supplement. I do like the concept of steriods being controlled by officials or governement and can make it a safer substance, but who is to say when that is going to be.

Question: what would be a good college course for a career in sports fitness/nutrition? Im looking for a change in career and was thinking about some kind of role in sports fitness and sport nutrition and was wondering about a good college course / qualification would work well

Answer: Sports medicine, sports management

Question: Where do I buy sports nutrition suppliment in Hong Kong? I need to buy whey/soy protein powder, cretine and protein bars. I wonder where I can get them in Hong Kong. I cannot afford to go to super expensive stores, but a little bit more expensive than North America is acceptable. Thanks!

Answer: hey Bro, Not sure where in Hong Kong, but the site I get my stuff from ships all over the world. Their stuff is the best in my book and cheapest I found so far. Their choc flavor is the best. Their site also has a forum page with some good workout discussions and some great smoothie recipies.

Question: What is a good sports nutrition pill to take if i want to lose fat and gain muscle? I work out about 3 - 4 times a week but i am not getting the results i want. I do not want to be bulky with muscle. just lean with defined muscles.

Answer: There is not a pill that will do that for you....there is no such thing. Proper Nutrition and a Sound Workout plan are the only things that will aid you in achieving your goals. Good luck...

Question: degree in sports science, sports nutrition or similar course? My question is in relation to obtaining a degree in sports science, sports nutrition or a course similar. I currently have a diploma in fitness instruction and an extended course in certified personal training. My leaving cert points were 425 and I am currently working full time in a gym and I might have the opportunity to manage soon. Is there any courses that you know of that will provide a degree on a part time basis, or full time but quicker than the average due to my previous qualifications in a related field of practice?

Answer: Hello Vincent, There are a number of different questions here - let's see if I can help. While I appreciate your interest in being involved with sports, the possibilities you mention are all over the place. If you are interested in sports nutrition, you would obtain training in nutrition and emphasize any relation to sports - do your term papers on sports-related themes, or any theme that addresses high-intensity activity and consequent nutritional needs. I know one student who obtained a business degree, and did everything he could to relate his studies in relation to sports-businesses. He is now the business manager for a professional hockey team in the USA. As for your prior experiences in sports and training - they are excellent credentials to get into a program. Some institutions allow "credit by portfolio" but I don't think much of a place that allows that. Instead, go for a part-time degree and, once again, do everything you can to relate it to your sports and fitness interests. Good luck to you.

Question: If i study sports science at university, can i then go onto study sports nutrition? or is there a different route i need to take to get into nutrition.

Answer: definately. I think you could study nutrition on it's own though, but if not then sports science is a good route to go down. good luck

Question: Does the University of Central Florida in Orlando offer a sports medicine and nutrition degree? I am thinking of transfering to the University of Central Florida in Orlando next year, but i want to major in sports medicine and minor in nutrition. Does UCF offer both of these?

Answer: UCF has a major in Sports & Fitness and one in Health Sciences: Athletic Training. There is a minor in Health Sciences also. That's the closest they have.

Question: Where do you start if you want to develop your own line of sports nutrition products?

Answer: well anyone can have an idea, or a great concept.... start with knowing what product u want to produce..... then u can go to chemist, or somone that works in the nutrition and sports medicine field.... they can help you... look at your idea... but make sure u get them to sign papers so they do not patent your idea and take it from you..

Question: I want to major in food and nutritional sciences/sports nutrition? I am looking for something in northern illinois, wisconsin, maybe iowa, maybe northern Missouri. I am a Missouri resident. I am looking for a good respected program but am not finding much. I am already looking into UW-Madison and University of Illinois at Chicago. If you have an opinion on those two school that would be nice to hear as well. Thank you. I didnt find anything on university of iowa website. Did I just miss it?

Answer: Here is the link to the list of schools that are accredited to off nutrition http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/CADE.html