When we have our body participate in sport or exercise, we are expending energy to perform that activity. The ability to perform that sport or exercise for a long duration depends on the available fuel in our muscles and organs. That fuel is influenced by the nutrition we get from our food and beverage. In addition to, the way we eat and drink may also influence what our goals are: to perform better during sport, to lose weight, or to gain muscle. Nutrition also plays a critical role in our recovery phase after sport and exercise by reducing risk for injury and inflammation that may impede or performance the next go.
Read on to learn some takebacks on nutrition for sport and exercise.
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The Basics of Macronutrients - Click Here Fueling and Recovery - Click Here Nutrition Recommendations for Goal Type - Click Here