Sports Nutrition Basics

By Robert D'Souza

Sports are fun but if you are really serious about making it apart of your life and excel then the importance of sportsnutrition is not new to you.

Many sportsmen believe that proper nutrition is a key factor inmaking those rapid improvements in their performance.

Almost all of the professional sportsmen have a dietspecifically written for them and customized. You can do thesame to excel in your chosen sports.

The statement "You are what you eat" is perfect for sportsmen.

A properly customized diet will help you increase your energyreserves, train harder, and compete better at all levels.

Energy Carbohydrates are the number. 1 fuel your body needs.Supplying it in sufficient amounts both before and after sportsroutines will help you perform a lot better and increases youstamina.

Use of simple carbohydrates is recommended. Avoid simple



sugarswhich provides Waste calories.

Proteins are a great way to improve your muscle buildingprocess. Almost all sports require you to have strong muscles.Protein is the king in the kingdom of muscle building.

A few tips

1--Focus on high carbohydrate foods. Your muscles depend oncarbohydrates for glycogen synthesis.

2--Eat a high protein meal after your sports routine. This helpsyou build muscles and make them stronger for the next sportstraining session.

3--Drink adequate amounts of water. Keep away from soft drinksfor quenching your thirst. They will eat your system away.Slowly but surely.

4--Eat foods rich in potassium, such as bananas, oranges,potatoes and raisins.

5--Take adequate rest in the form of 7-8 hours of sleep everynight.

Before a sports competition

·2-3 days prior increase your carbohydrate intake. Alsocreatine is a very useful supplement. Enough reserves help youdevelop amazing endurance.

·Drink plenty of fluids. 2-3 cups of water with every meal andkeep sipping in between meals. Never go thirsty.

Keep track of your weight as well. Losing weight on vigoroussports routines is well documented and therefore regularchecking is very essential.

Keep the above points in mind and your performance will skyrocket.

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About the author:Robert D'Souza is a sports enthusiast and shares his experienceon his websites

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