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Kristen Piché
- Jul 11, 2017
Energy Deficiency and Performance in Female Athletes
*I wrote this article for Figure Skater Fitness Magazine, published: July 2016, Vol. 2 issue 3. An athlete’s optimal performance is achieved with a great amount of energy output. This means that nutrient intake is a key factor in an athlete’s energy availability (EA). Low EA can compromise sport performance as well as the overall health of athletes and is a growing concern in competitive sports, particularly for female athletes. The International Olympic Committee published a
Kristen Piché
- Jun 4, 2017
Balancing Act: Navigating The Off-Season Trajectory
Spring training is coming to an end and summer training is just around the corner, meaning you’ll be adding more load to your off-ice conditioning and developing new elements during your on-ice practice. Summer training can be gruelling. So, it’s a great time of year to talk about the concept of balance—between heavy training and recovery, and ensuring that you’re giving enough time to the things that matter most to you, both on and off the ice. Physically, balance is the bod
Kristen Piché
- Apr 3, 2017
Essential Oils for Performance Enhancement
The 2016-17 competitive skating season has come to its end with the completion of the World Figure Skating Championships in Finland. As always, I was dazzled by numerous incredible performances! These world-class athletes go to great lengths preparing for the biggest competition of the year. Every choice they make, from the foods they eat during the day to the amount of sleep they get at night is carefully evaluated in order maintain the healthiest possible mind and body, all