For athletes, how you recover is just as important as how you train. All the workouts, supplements, and private training in the world will not make you a better athlete if you don’t take the necessary stepsbetweenworkouts to prepare for the next.
There arefourkey areas that athletes need to focus on between sessions to properly restore their bodies: nutrition, sleep, active recovery, and nothing – and yes, “nothing” actually is “something” in this case. Let’s break it down…
Running a marathon in hot and humid weather can raise the risk of dehydration, heat illness, and an unwelcome visit to the medical tent. But with the right precautions, you can turn a challenging race day into a much more enjoyable experience.
In the weeks leading up to a major competition one of the most important tasks for an athlete is to make sure they have a strong immune system and stay healthy. Catching a virus or infection can take an athlete out of training and out of competition. To stay healthy athletes, make sure they are getting enough energy (calories) and key nutrients such as vitamin C and zinc to support a healthy immune system.
As teams get closer to The International Sporting Event, athletes are preparing their bodies and minds to debut their best performance of their lives. Many athletes develop a 4+ year plan for events that sometimes can last as little as 10 seconds.
Nutrition to support an active lifestyle does not need to be complicated or require any draconian measures. It’s just a matter of implementing a few key eating strategies so you can perform your best when it counts most.
Nutrition to support an active lifestyle does not need to be complicated or require any draconian measures. It’s just a matter of implementing a few key eating strategies so you can perform your best when it counts most.
It’s the middle of the day, you’re feeling tired, and grab another cup of coffee – but it doesn’t help. Despite sleeping 8 hours last night and having a couple cups of coffee this morning, you still struggle to make it through the school/work day and feel sluggish during your workouts.
