Soccer Nutrition

WHY NUTRITION?
Most people know and understand the importance of eating correctly. Nutrition lacking in the essential elements to cover your Basal Metabolic Rate - the energy required to keep your body functioning, for growth and for exercise may lead to physiological and psychological consequences such as: shortness of breath, little energy, general tiredness, muscle cramps, lack of concentration and even blackouts.
Adequate nutrition is a also key component of sports performance. The greater the demands for increased performance both in training and competition, the higher the nutritional value must be. For soccer players this means good nutritional habits before, during and after performance. This is highlighted by the following key points based on muscle glycogen which provides a large proportion of the energy demands required in soccer training and competition:
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Most people know and understand the importance of eating correctly. Nutrition lacking in the essential elements to cover your Basal Metabolic Rate - the energy required to keep your body functioning, for growth and for exercise may lead to physiological and psychological consequences such as: shortness of breath, little energy, general tiredness, muscle cramps, lack of concentration and even blackouts.
Adequate nutrition is a also key component of sports performance. The greater the demands for increased performance both in training and competition, the higher the nutritional value must be. For soccer players this means good nutritional habits before, during and after performance. This is highlighted by the following key points based on muscle glycogen which provides a large proportion of the energy demands required in soccer training and competition:
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