Easy to Follow Nutrition

Here are some basic tips to help you during your training.

Fuel up
Importance of good nutrition

• Fuels your workouts
• Prevents illness
• Reduces chance of injury
• Manages Weight

Public deception

• Things may appear healthy but are not
• Learn to read labels
• Any benefits from bars, gels, and powders can be obtained from food.

Overtraining vs poor diet

• Similar symptoms
• Fatigue
• Decrease in performance
• Injuries
• Prolonged recovery
• Easy to confuse the two
• Better nutrition = higher training volume and intensity

 Six essential nutrients

• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Fat
• Water
• Vitamins
• Minerals

Hydration: Fluids...

• Water is top priority
• 8 glasses a day no longer applies
• look at your urine (light yellow to clear)
• If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated
• Drink throughout the day, not just when thirsty

Protein is king

• Besides water, #1 priority at EVERY meal
• Does not build muscle itself, but provides amino acids for repair
• Found in meat, dairy, soy, nuts, grains, and vegetables

A message from Papa bear :)