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Top 3 Sports Nutrition Tips For Athletes

As an athlete, you’re always looking for ways to find that extra 1% performance.

Because that’s where your next PB will come from, or how you’re going to win the next competition you have coming up.

A lot of athletes will spend hours in their trade, on the court/ field/ pitch.

They may even prioritise the gym and pre-hab work for strength + conditioning, and injury prevention.

But what about fuelling your body?

Imagine your body as a car, designed to get you from A to B.

If you put diesel in a petrol car, it’s going to underperform.

I.e. if you don’t fuel your body right, you’re not going to get the best from it.

So let me briefly explain the 3 sports nutrition tips for athletes that will get you the most “bang for your buck” to achieve that extra 1%.

1. Hydration

As little as 1% dehydration of the body will cause impaired performance in the way of quicker fatigue, decreased coordination, less focus… to name a few.

Stay hydrated before during and after exercise by making sure your urine (pee) is always slightly off clear.

2. Calories

Just as the car analogy above… if you don’t give your body enough fuel, or under fuel it, it will not be able to perform at it’s best.

Make sure you eat to your activity levels, and one easy measurement tool to do that is making sure your body weight + shape is strong and healthy.

3. Carbs

My favourite subject. Both the brain and the body’s primary energy/ fuel source.

A good way to gauge if you’re eating enough/ too many carbs… notice if you’re getting tired during your exercise sessions or daily life.

And keep an eye on how well you are recovering between sessions.

Your carb requirements will depend on how much energy/ fuel you are burning, due to the amount of activity you are doing.

It’s true what you’re thinking, what about protein, and meal timing, caffeine and supplements Steph?!

Of course, they are all very important factors and play a role in the 1%.

But for now, these are your 3 primary ‘bang for your buck’ sports nutrition tips above.

So start here and then we can talk more about the next level once you’ve got these 3 down to a tee ☺

Yours In Health,

Steph <3