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Whether you’re training for a triathlon, play tennis on the weekends or just hoping to lose a few pounds by increasing your activity, what you eat – and when you eat it – is important. The concept of sports nutrition doesn’t apply to athletes only, it also applies to those who enjoy regular physical activity. Nutrition can enhance your performance at the gym and on the court not to mention improve your overall health and wellness.
FOOD AS FUEL
The ideal diet for an athlete is not much different from what is recommended for most healthy adults. However, the type of activity and amount and intensity of training sometimes means adjusting what types of food you eat and when you eat them.
HEALTHY SNAOKING
Even though snacking has earned a bad reputation, snacks that are healthy are important to keep your energy level up during the day and help prevent overeating or eating the wrong foods at mealtime.
HYDRATION
Water is the most important (and moat often overlooked) nutrient for athletes. Water Keeps the body hydrated and helps maintain the body’s temperature.
NEED HELP WITH A PIAN?
Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, or just looking to help boast your overall health with regular workouts, understand that nutrition is as important as exercise. What you eat impacts your performance – in the gym, on the track, in the office – and everywhere else you go.
If you’re unsure how to eat optimally so you’ll reap the most benefit from your workouts, consider speaking to a professional. A sports mutritionist or dietitian can help you develop a meal plan to optimize not only your workouts, but also your overall health and wellness.
