News — Nutrition

Have you ever wondered what elite athletes put in their bodies to fuel their bodies for peak performance? What nutrients do they need the most? It’s not all about carbs and protein, there’s a lot more nutrition guidance to being an elite athlete. We will explore the different types of nutrition elite athletes need to power up and perform at their best. Carbohydrates are Essential Nutrients Carbohydrates are very essential for fueling your body with energy. They are broken down into glucose, which is stored in your muscles as glycogen and used during exercise. This means that the more intense...