Sports is a great way to get in shape and stay healthy. Having a specific goal can be a great motivator. Physically, you need strength and endurance and mentally, you’ll need determination. Your workout routines are solely dependent on the kind of sport you’re involved in. If for example you’re a runner, you’ll need to have workout routines that are connected to that sport. However, it is possible to cross train. Cross training simply means that you include a variety of fitness activities in your program. Research shows that cross training helps build stronger bones in participants. Remember to always pay keen attention to your body to observe any discomforting changes. If you frequently feel exhausted or pain, you may be overdoing it and if you continue, you might end up injuring yourself.
Nutrition and athletic performance
As bad as you want to be a better athlete, chances of this coming to reality is really low if you’re not eating right. An active lifestyle and exercise routine, along with eating well, is the best way to stay healthy. Eating a good diet can help provide the energy you need to finish a race, or just enjoy a casual sport or activity. You are more likely to be tired and perform poorly during sports when you do not get enough: Calories, carbohydrates, fluids, proteins, Iron, vitamins, and other minerals.
Recommendations
The ideal diet for an athlete is not very different from the diet recommended for any healthy person. However, the amount of each food group you need will depend on:
∙ The type of sport.
∙ The amount of training you do.
∙ The amount of time you spend doing the activity or exercise.
People tend to overestimate the amount of calories they burn per workout so it is important to avoid taking in more energy than you expend while exercising.
Achieving Desired Weights For Competitive Purposes
Changing your body weight to improve performance must be done safely or else it might do more harm than good. Keeping your body weight too low, losing weight too quickly, or preventing weight gain in an unnatural way can have a number negative health effects. It is important to set realistic body weight goals. Young athletes who are trying to lose weight should work with a registered dietitian. Experimenting with diets on your own can lead to poor eating habits with inadequate or excessive intake of certain nutrients. Speak with a health care professional to discuss a diet that is right for your sport, age, gender, and training durations.
Conclusion
To help you perform better, avoid exercising on an empty stomach. Everyone is different, so you will need to learn: How long before exercising is best for you to eat and how much food is the right amount for you.
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