Is there a link between nutrition and exercise?

I was an athlete growing up my entire childhood. Growing up I played organized soccer, basketball, and later became a competitive swimmer. These were just the sports I played on an organized team. Almost every day that I didn’t have practice and every weekend that I didn’t have a competition, you could see me outside playing some type of sport in the neighborhood with friends. I bring this up because one of the key factors that played a role in how well I competed and how healthy I was able to stay within the year was my nutrition. As a kid, I admit that I didn’t have the best and most versatile nutrition; however, as I became a college athlete and even after college I really began to key in on having good nutrition.

One of the most important rules of any fitness program or lifestyle is that nutrition is vital. Without proper nutrition to complement an active lifestyle, an individual is essentially wasting effort, time, and energy. The market size for the global health and fitness club industry is $78 billion, with the U.S. accounting for $24.2 billion, and numbers are projected to continue to increase over the next 5 years. Even though the U.S accounts for $24.2 billion in the global health and fitness club market, the obesity rates in America are staggering, with more than 34 percent of U.S. adults being obese. With these numbers, one is able to identify a disconnection between the fitness and nutrition industry.

Having great nutrition while being involved in daily exercise has allowed myself and others to:

1. Improve our overall endurance

2. Increase our awareness

3. Maintain a healthy weight

4. Increase our energy level and strength

5. Improve our recovery process

These are only 5 of the many benefits that having great nutrition, while being physically active, can provide for you. If you are having trouble developing a nutritional plan that you can stick to, then consult with a Doctor, Nutritionist, or Dietician. There are many ways to make sure you get nutritional products in your system: juicing, eating raw vegetables, blending, etc. Find out what works for you, but make it a lifestyle and priority to stick to your plan.

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Disclaimer

This post is for enlightenment purposes only and should not be used as a replacement for professional evaluations and treatments. Remember to always consult your doctor or healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions.