Nutrition Guide

 1)    Plan your day

   a.    If you know you are going to be running around take snacks, pack a lunch or locate a healthy alternative. Grocery store subs are best option for sandwiches,

   b.    The more you can control your surroundings the better food choices you can make.

The biggest misunderstanding athletes have with regards to fat is the utilization and storage.  Too often athletes try to eliminate fats as much as possible to keep lean.

All of the foods found in step 1 have similar properties that are essential to the high level athlete in any sport.  Sports have different metabolic demands, but the two main goals of any training/nutritional regimen are the same:  maximize performance and enhance recovery to minimize injury.

Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for human activities, and are found in nearly all foods that we consume.  The beneficial physical factors for consumption of carbohydrates are increased energy storage in the muscle, protein-sparing effect (for growth and repair of muscle), and prolonged endurance.

Dehydration is counterproductive to enhance athletic performance.  Minor dehydration impairs concentration, coordination, and reaction time, reduces stamina and compromises the body’s ability to resist disease.

While carbohydrate’s main function is to “fuel” the muscles, protein’s main function is the “rebuilding/growth” of muscles. Many athletes are fooled into thinking that increasing protein intake will always result in an increase in lean tissue.