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Sports Nutrition for Peak Performance Take all your gear.....Nutrition Matters! 919-876-9779
There is widespread athletic malnutrition. According to studies, athletes are at 2 ends of the spectrum. They rely on supplements, potions and powders to make up for the nutrition deficits in their diet; or the other extreme, is complete indifference to their food and drink intake and how it can harm or help performance.
3 Key Elements for Peak Performance
1. Your Genes-God given talent
2. Your Means-Use all your means to get excellent training and coaching
3. Your Greens-the right amount, the right timing and the right type of food and fluid on your training table
Sports Nutrition Consultations-3 options
Individual Training -one on one training, appointments are 55 minutes
TEAM Training -Sport Specific Workshops for your team, 25-minutes to one hour
Coaches Corner Workshops -Training for coaches, customized in topic and length
What ALL Athletes Need to Know ---Optimal fueling before, during and after training and competition ---How to hydrate correcty and adequately before, during and after training and competition ---How to use food and nourishement, not supplements to bulk up and gain lean muscle mass ---How many calories you need for your current level of training since training levels vary throughout the year ---Calories will be adjusted if you are aiming to lose weight or gain weight. ( Losing weight should be done during your off season).
---Sports nutrition tips for before, during and after training and competition that are specific to your sport
---Recovery Nutrition is extremely important if you are doing two-a-day training, or you have games back to back
Who Needs Sports Nutrition?
All athletes. Learn what type of fuel your sport and training require.
Do You Know What Type of Fuel You Need for Your Sport?
Different Sports, Different Engines , Different Fuel
Endurance Sports
Distance Running, Triathons, Long Distance Swimming, and Cycling
Continuous movement longer than 20 minutes, muscular work takes place in the presence of oxygen. The primary fuel system is fat and carbohydrate. When carbohydrate stores run low (glycogen) the "athlete hits the wall"
Power Sports
Baseball, Bodybuilding, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Track and Field
Swimming 100-400 m, Wrestling Power sports require power and speed over a short distance and a short amount of time. The fule source is ATP and glycogen.
Combined Endurance and Power Sports
Basketball, Figure Skating, Soccer, and Tennis
The athlete performs at a high intensity mixed with periods of lower physical effort. This type of sport combine strategies from both power sports and edurance sports.
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