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How to Properly Fuel Sports Performance and Recovery through Nutrition and Supplemental Use |
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Sports Performance
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Written by Dave DePew
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Sunday, 13 April 2008 10:22 |
Are you lacking recovery between games? Have the results you achieved during your off-season training vanished? Is your current training regiment providing diminished returns? Is your motivation so lacking that you are simply thinking about stopping exercise all together? If any of these situations sounds familiar, then know that you are not alone. The good news is that these are common problems that can be addressed with the right nutrition and supplemental program.
Being an athlete is a 24/7 job! Simply showing up for practices and games is not enough to keep you in top form or even competitive. Your ability to maintain mental focus and drive your body to the limit is tested every day. Are you consistently performing at the level you want?
If you are confused about what to eat and which nutritional supplements will allow you to maintain sports recovery, you are not alone. As a fitness professional and athlete, I am always looking for ways to push my mind and body, and to aid my clients in their ability to succeed on and off the field. In this article, I have put together the essential nutritional supplements that can properly fuel your performance, and more specifically your sports recovery.
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Ten Reasons to Train Athletes in the Water |
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Sports Performance
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Written by Dave DePew
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Sunday, 13 April 2008 08:59 |
Ten years ago if you used the term “aquatic fitness”, many within the fitness industry would have associated images of senior citizens practicing synchronized swimming moves or individuals performing aquatic physical therapy. It’s amazing how much can change in just a few years.
Today, water fitness and aquatic training has progressed and diversified. Walk into any facility with a pool and you will see classes and training programs designed for all types of individuals ranging from both young and old, from novice to experienced athlete.
For some time now, health clubs and recreational centers have been turning to organizations such as the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) to assist them in creating aquatic programs. As a result, many facilities have successfully developed a number of classes that effectively incorporate cardiovascular conditioning and strength development through aquatic-based resistance training.
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10 Reasons to Train Athletes in the Water |
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Sports Performance
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Written by Dave DePew
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Friday, 17 March 2006 03:44 |
Ten years ago if you used the term “aquatic fitness”, many within the fitness industry would have associated images of senior citizens practicing synchronized swimming moves or individuals performing aquatic physical therapy. It’s amazing how much can change in just a few years.
Today, water fitness and aquatic training has progressed and diversified. Walk into any facility with a pool and you will see classes and training programs designed for all types of individuals ranging from both young and old, from novice to experienced athlete.
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