Dawn Weatherwax - (Author)

5 Hidden Reasons Athletes Stay Tired ... and What You Can Do About It Ever hear this at home? “Mom, I’m exhausted." "Dad, I can’t keep up at practice.” Or maybe you’ve seen your athlete dragging, moody, or battling one injury after another. You’re not alone. Fatigue is one of the top issues I hear f...

3 Fast Snacks Your Athlete Can Use Before and During Practice Why This Matters Parents often tell me: “We leave school and go straight to practice—no time.” “My athlete gets stomach aches before games.” “They crash halfway through.” The hidden issue? It’s not just what they eat, but wh...

5 Daily Supplements to Supercharge Your Athletic Abilities Are you ready to elevate your athletic performance and enhance your overall health with a few simple changes? Incorporating a daily supplement routine can be life-changing, giving athletes the additional advantage they seek. Here are five da...

A Super Bowl Food Quiz: A Look At the Nutrition In the Big-Game Snacks The Super Bowl is a fun time to gather, whether you enjoy American football or not. When people come together, it usually means a lot of food! If you like trivia, this is a fun food quiz to test your knowledge. Go ahead and make ...

5 Daily Supplements to Supercharge Your Athletic Abilities Are you ready to elevate your athletic performance and enhance your overall health with a few simple changes? Incorporating a daily supplement routine can be life-changing, giving athletes the additional advantage they seek. Here are five da...

Wellness Wednesday: Following the Proper Diet for a Successful Taper There are many different approaches to preparing for a big competition, but the most important factor in ensuring a successful swim taper is to eat enough. While it may seem obvious, many swimmers underestimate the amount of fuel t...

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE Allowing your body to recover after a workout or competition is essential. It not only helps prevent injury, but also enhances performance and reduces muscle soreness. It’s crucial to keep in mind that there is a specific time window ...

Wellness Wednesday: 20 Breakfast Options to Help Refuel After Morning Practice A coach once asked me: "What foods can I ask my parents to buy and drop off for after a morning practice?" As an athlete, proper nutrition is essential to help you recover and refuel after a tough practice. For parents wh...

Wellness Wednesday: The Benefits of Sports Drinks and What Constitutes An Effective One Sports drinks have been around for several decades. However, in the past five years, what constitutes a sports drink has gotten cloudy with social media and misleading advertising. WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? If you ...

Wellness Wednesday: The Importance of Recovery Hydration (Try This Challenge!) In this installment of Wellness Wednesday, longtime Swimming World contributor Dawn Weatherwax reviews the importance of recovery through hydration. Hydration is broken down into two segments: Performance hydration and re...

Flowers are more than just pretty! When the flower is diluted, the extracts can promote emotional and psychological well-being. It is believed that the energetic properties of the flowers can positively impact a person’s mood, emotions and overall health. Flower essences may help athletes by promoti...

Nutrition Nook: Fueling At Sunrise by DAWN WEATHERWAX Do athletes need to eat and drink before an early morning training starting between 5-7 a.m. and ending within 60-90 minutes? In general, it is very important for athletes to eat and drink something before an early morning practice or lift. What ...

The Starting Line: Nutrition vs. Sports Nutrition By Dawn Weatherwax, RD,LD,ATC,CSCS Nutrition vs. Sports Nutrition All of the probing and poking around in the realms of nutrition and physiology has resulted in a science that combines the best knowledge from both arenas. Good nutrition is essential ...