03/26/2011
Looking to streamline your nutritional training plan? Here are the top 6 rules to get started on your path to better performance.
1. Hydration. It is easy to ignore but, your hydration plays a big part in your athletic performance levels. The Institute of Medicine advises that men drink about 3.7 liters (125 ounces) of total beverages a day and women drink 2.7 liters (91 ounces) of total beverages a day. Working out in the heat? Plan on keeping a water bottle right next you.
2. Calories in vs. Calories out. Depending on whether you want to lose or gain weight, the bottom line the amount of calories that you are eating versus how much you are exercising out. Are you eating more calories than you need and not burning it off through exercise? Plan on gaining some weight.
3. Achieve or maintain a healthy body weight. Targeting a healthy weight will not only help you in your athletic performance, it will also help in preventing chronic conditions such as heart disease and adult-onset diabetes.
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03/20/2011
Professional, Olympic, or élite athletes are similar to amateur athletes in that each needs optimal nutrition.
Well, yes, advanced-level athletes are super talented at their sport. And to my knowledge, they are not being fed rocket fuel before competition. However, they are doing something that not everyone takes the time to do. Tailoring their nutrition to fit their own needs.
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03/14/2011
Here is a great addition to our article, The Vegetarian Athlete, that describes even more famous athletes that were extremely successful in their athletic careers.
Humans, and especially those who do a lot of physical exertion, need quite a bit of protein to keep their bodies healthy and in optimal shape. While meat is a great source of the essential nutrient, it’s certainly not the only one; many athletes have opted out of eating meat in favor of plant-based sources. Some might think it’s a disadvantage, but many of these athletes have won countless medals and competitions and have gone down in history as some of the best in their sports. If you’re a vegetarian athlete or aspiring to be one, here are some of the greats in sporting history who show you just what can be done with hard work, lots of veggies and some amazing talent.
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03/10/2011
For years, it has been touted as “the most important meal of the day”. Then why are there so many people doing without it?
By skipping breakfast, you run the risk of draining your energy levels for the rest of the day. This includes difficulty concentrating, increased irritability, and causing you to be less efficient at work.
The reasons are endless. Early morning athletes have complaints of no time between waking up and making a pre-dawn practice. Others are running out the door to make an early meeting. And some fear that eating before exercise will make them sick. Regardless of why people skip breakfast, there are some easy solutions that can help.
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