Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F
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Supplement Safety with Tactical Professionals
By Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F on September 26, 2023
Dietary supplements seem like the "magic pill" a tactical operator needs to perform better, increase energy, or gain muscle. After all, if the jacked guy on TikTok uses it, the supplement must work, right? While dietary supplement regulation and safety might not be the "sexy" topic for strength coaches, education is vital to reducing side effects and overall harm in your tactical professionals.
Read MoreEating Healthy on the Go: Tips for Busy Operators
By Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F on September 19, 2023
It's no secret that tactical professionals have weird schedules. So why do health professionals keep giving shift workers nine-to-five nutrition information? Level up your nutrition advice by giving professionals tips on how to eat healthy while saving time, money, and energy.
Read MorePost-Training Nutrition for Tactical Professionals
By Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F on August 24, 2023
Eating after a workout can be a challenge for tactical professionals. Having grab-and-go fuel before they run to the next task is key to recovery. To recover appropriately, the energy burned from exercise needs to be replaced. A good post-workout meal replaces the carbohydrates burned during the workout and provides amino acids for optimal muscle recovery.
Read MorePre-Workout Nutrition Guidelines for Tactical Professionals
By Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F on June 26, 2023
Tactical professionals require a certain level of fitness in order to complete the task at hand. Fueling adequately prior to workouts or tactical training sessions can make the difference in how hard and how the professional can push. Fueling and hydrating well may prevent injury during training and general fatigue after training.
Read MoreHydration & Heat Acclimatization Tactics for the Tactical Population
By Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F on June 08, 2023
Summer is heating up fast - and tactical professionals do not have the option to avoid the heat. Keep your participants as cool as a cucumber with these acclimatization and hydration tips.
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