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For athletes, proper nutrition is the cornerstone of peak performance. Whether you’re a student athlete, seasoned competitor, or a weekend warrior, meal prepping can be a game-changer when it comes to meeting your nutritional needs. Here are five key tips…
They struggle because they are:
Under-fueling without realizing it Eating “healthy” but not enough for sportTraining hard while under-recovering
Over time, this leads to:
– Low energy
– Poor recovery
– Increased injury risk
I created a free Athlete Fueling Checklist to help parents and athletes identify common fueling mistakes and understand what to fix next.