The sun is shining, and spring is officially here, which means it’s time to take your outdoor sports performance to the next level!
We believe that optimal nutrition plays a crucial role in achieving your athletic goals. Here are three ways you can optimize your performance this season:
👉 Hydrate like it’s your day job! (Send us a DM for our delicious homemade gatorade recipe!)
👉 Fuel for energy! Fuel your body with nutrient-dense foods, such as lean protein and complex carbs, to support energy production and muscle recovery.
👉 This one is tougher — avoid alcohol. Alcohol consumption reduces your energy, production, and recovery. Even after just one drink, the liver is responsible for processing it. Which is a pretty crucial job. Your liver also plays a key role in synthesizing the foods we eat and regulating our hormones. If you’re imposing both tasks on the liver at the same time, guess which one it’ll default and focus on first? Detoxing the alcohol. This means your potential gains or optimal performance and recovery will be reduced. Whomp, whomp.
But remember! What you eat in the last 7 days is the biggest indicator of your performance and recovery.
Eat good quality food, eat enough to fuel your energy needs, and eat it regularly throughout the day.
The more often you give your body energy WHILE it’s burning it, the better the engine is gonna run for you.
Did you know that outdoor sports and exercise can do wonders for both your mental health and athletic performance?
Getting outside and moving your body in nature is a powerful way to boost your mood, reduce stress levels, and enhance your physical abilities.
Research shows that outdoor exercise can lead to increased feelings of happiness and well-being, improved cognitive function, and better athletic performance. So, lace up your runners, hit the trails, and experience the benefits of outdoor exercise for yourself. Your mind and body will thank you!
Here are our top 7 proven benefits of outdoor exercise:
- Outdoor exercise allows you to get more natural sunlight, which can help regulate your circadian rhythm and improve your mood
- Increased vitamin D production. Exposure to sunlight can also help your body produce vitamin D, which is important for bone health, immune function, and mental health
- Improved physical fitness. Outdoor exercise can provide a more challenging workout than indoor exercise, as you may have to contend with uneven terrain, hills, or wind resistance
- Reduced stress. Spending time in nature and engaging in physical activity has been shown to reduce stress levels and improve overall well-being
- Improved mental health. Outdoor exercise has been linked to improved mood, reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, and better cognitive function
- Increased social interaction. Outdoor exercise can provide opportunities for social interaction with others, whether it’s through group fitness classes, team sports, or simply enjoying the outdoors with friends and family
- Improved immune function. Spending time outdoors can boost your immune system, as exposure to nature can help stimulate the production of white blood cells and increase the body’s natural defense against illness
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