| Sports are fun but if you are really serious about | | | | A few tips |
| making it a part of your life and excel then the | | | | 1-Focus on high carbohydrate foods. Your muscles |
| importance of sports nutrition is not new to you. | | | | depend on carbohydrates for glycogen synthesis. |
| Many sportsmen believe that proper nutrition is a key | | | | 2-Eat a high protein meal after your sports routine. This |
| factor in making those rapid improvements in their | | | | helps you build muscles and make them stronger for |
| performance. | | | | the next sports training session. |
| Almost all of the professional sportsmen have a diet | | | | 3-Drink adequate amounts of water. Keep away from |
| specifically written for them and customized. You can | | | | soft drinks for quenching your thirst. They will eat your |
| do the same to excel in your chosen sports. | | | | system away. Slowly but surely. |
| The statement "You are what you eat" is perfect for | | | | 4-Eat foods rich in potassium, such as bananas, |
| sportsmen. | | | | oranges, potatoes and raisins. |
| A properly customized diet will help you increase your | | | | 5-Take adequate rest in the form of 7-8 hours of |
| energy reserves, train harder,and compete better at all | | | | sleep every night. |
| levels. | | | | Before a sports competition |
| Energy | | | | · 2-3 days prior increase your carbohydrate |
| Carbohydrates are the number. 1 fuel your body | | | | intake. |
| needs. Supplying it in sufficient amounts both before | | | | Also creatine is a very useful supplement. Enough |
| and after sports routines will help you perform a lot | | | | reserves help you develop amazing endurance. |
| better and increases you stamina. | | | | · Drink plenty of fluids. 2-3 cups of water with |
| Use of simple carbohydrates is recommended. Avoid | | | | every meal and keep sipping in between meals. Never |
| simple sugars which provides | | | | go thirsty. |
| Waste calories. | | | | Keep track of your weight as well. Losing weight on |
| Proteins are a great way to improve your muscle | | | | vigorous sports routines is well documented and |
| building process. Almost all sports require you to have | | | | therefore regular checking is very essential. |
| strong muscles. Protein is the king in the kingdom of | | | | Keep the above points in mind and your performance |
| muscle building. | | | | will sky rocket. |