“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” Bobby Unser

As an athlete, do you have a recovery strategy?

Are you constantly sore?

Do you think tiredness plays a role in your training week?

As an athlete, focusing on your recovery on a daily basis is fundamental

If you don’t

Your ability to train or compete at the intensity and level you need to

Will be reduced

Recovery comes in many forms

Such as hydration, carbs and all the way to Ross’s area

(Decent programming and a stretching routine)

Today though, let’s focus on PROTEIN

When you exercise, your body starts to break down muscle tissue

The body uses protein to do this

Which leaves the body in a negative protein balance (a catabolic state) after exercise

To keep your training/ competition intensity high and recovery on point

It’s essential keep your body in a positive protein balance (an anabolic state) to repair the damaged muscles…

Now we know a positive protein balance is fundamental, how do we achieve it?

By eating lots of protein!

Eat a source of protein at every single meal

Consistent, regular feedings of protein, all day, every day

Good sources of protein?

Meat, fish, dairy products, eggs and protein shakes

The harder you train and compete, the more important role your nutrition will play in your recovery strategy

Don’t ever leave your success to chance!

Eat.more.protein.

Yours In Health,

Steph <3