Diet makes a difference not only in performance but in injury prevention.
Every season we see athletes spending more time in the gym or on the field pushing to improve their skills. But we hear less about their efforts to fuel up their bodies before and after those tough workouts – even though diet makes a difference in athletic performance and muscle health. Perhaps, the most overlooked hinderance to success and contributor to injuries is a lack of proper nutrition.
Nevertheless, the research is clear: failing to meet the body’s energy needs results in insufficient recovery, poor physical performance, and muscle fatigue that can contribute to injury. While injuries in sports will never be completely avoidable, it’s possible to lower injury risk with proper nutrition and recovery. The equation for optimal recovery is simple. Want to learn more about injury prevention and nutrition? Check out the full article.
