The scientific data is overwhelmingly clear. Men and women are physiologically different in ways that significantly impact athletic performance especially in sports that demand strength, speed, and power.
If you need a pre-workout for energy but you skipped breakfast and barely drank any water running on 5 hours of sleep and expect an energy drink to “give you the boost” you are doing the equivalent to rearranging furniture…
As a former multi-sport athlete and college softball pitcher, I know firsthand that what you eat can make or break your performance on the field. Fueling properly isn’t just about energy, it’s about strength, endurance, and recovery. Whether you’re gearing…
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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.