Power Your Performance- North Shore News

Michelle Newton is a contributor to North Shore News
Game-day nutrition planning can contribute to better results.


Spring training is well underway for many teams and athletes on the North Shore.

Having trained hard through the winter months, they're strong and their skills are developed, but have they considered their nutrition requirements and how these will affect their game? Too often I've seen athletes run out of steam or teams fade in the last minute of games due to improper hydration or nutrition, an occurrence that can 0be avoided. When followed, a game-day nutrition plan will elevate athletes' performance and provide them with enough fuel to finish the game strong. Whether you're an endurance athlete or a sprinter, the same rules apply: the muscles require proper fuel to fire properly and get the job done. Without the right balance, athletes can't perform at their peak level.

A few simple rules apply in sport nutrition, and when implemented will leave athletes energized, stronger than their competition and able to recover quickly for their next event.  Read the full article at: http://www.nsnews.com/living/health-wellness/power-your-performance-1.1800763#sthash.Jb7JRMjJ.dpuf