Sports Nutrition Update For Coaches By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Can you give me an example of a nutrition plan for full day sport competition? Immediate Pre-Event Meal Goals: Feel comfortable (not too hungry or to full). Choose familiar and tested foods. Consume a carbohydrate rich meal 2-3 hours before competing. The…
READ MORENutrition Compliments Your Workouts… Exercise Alone isn’t Enough By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Whatever type of result you are looking for, nutrition can help you get their faster with more lasting results. In order to accomplish changes in your body composition, overall health, energy levels, and athletic performance, you need to exercise…
READ MOREHydration Hype Cool off with water for your summer sports By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Why do we need water? Makes up 70% of muscle & 50-60% of body weight Digestion, absorption, & transport of nutrients Elimination of waste products Coolant for maintaining body temperature Lubricate joints, eyes, & air passages HOW…
READ MOREFood Suggestions for Traveling Athletes By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Are you an athlete that travels for training or competing? Then this article is for you! Read on to get the facts on eating well on the road… The Challenges Someone else plans the menu Unknown cooking methods Larger portions than often…
READ MORECoaches Update: How can I promote good nutrition with the athletes I coach? By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Practice what you preach! How meaningful is it for you to tell an athlete to choose healthy snacks and meals if you don’t choose them yourself? You are one of the most influential people in…
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