Start Strong: Sports Nutrition Basics

Hydration and Electrolytes That Actually Work

Spread your fluids across the day, not just around workouts. Pair water with meals and snacks, and keep a bottle visible at your desk. A simple cue—sip when you check messages—helped one busy teacher-athlete meet goals without constant bathroom breaks.

Hydration and Electrolytes That Actually Work

Longer or sweatier sessions often benefit from electrolytes, especially sodium. If you finish with salt lines on your clothes, consider adding a sports drink or salt tablets. Weighing before and after a long workout can reveal sweat losses and guide smarter fluid plans.

Hydration and Electrolytes That Actually Work

Hydration needs vary wildly. In humid summers, one triathlete discovered she needed salted fluids earlier, not just more water. After adjusting, she reported fewer headaches, steadier paces, and a surprising confidence boost during brick workouts and transitions.

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The Athlete’s Plate, Made Simple

Fill half your plate with colorful vegetables and fruit, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with whole grains or starchy carbs. Add healthy fats for flavor. This keeps recovery humming without leaving you sluggish or overly full between tasks.

The Athlete’s Plate, Made Simple

Balance your plate: one third grains or starchy carbs, one third vegetables and fruit, and one third protein, plus a thumb of healthy fats. A teacher-runner preps rice, roasted veggies, and salmon on Sundays to stay on track during busy midweek evenings.
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