Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that you need a weekly deficit of 500 calories to lose a pound of fat in a week. The correct figure is 3,500 calories a week or 500 calories a day. By Sarah McGowan When you think about athletes and weight maintenance, you usually think
By Sarah McGowan Summer: great for the beach, barbecues and pool parties…not so great for outdoor exercise. Even though you may be tempted to hide in your air-conditioned gym from June to August, it’s actually better to let your body get used to the harsh summer heat now…especially if you’re training for an August tournament
By Sarah McGowan Whether you’re focused on the Benepe Cup or Regionals next year, chances are you’re going to spend your summer getting fit for quidditch. But before you schedule yourself for two-a-days every day, remember that too much too soon can be just as detrimental as not training at all. According to the National
By Sarah McGowan Summertime and the livin’ is easy…maybe for Ella Fitzgerald but not for quidditch players. Off-season workouts often come with stagnated gains or a few less trips to the gym than you wanted. Sometimes you won’t even touch a broom, bludger or quaffle in weeks. But it doesn’t have to be that way.