Athletes are training at higher levels, year-round and often pushing their bodies to the point where the activity itself becomes dangerous and counterproductive.
Athletes needs to remain healthy in order to train for performance and competition.
In the last few years, we have learned a great deal about how the body responds to dehydration, poor nutrition, and lack of proper attention to recovery needs. Understanding these issues are as important as knowing how to train and compete. There are four basic rules you need to follow for the most complete recovery from training, practice sessions and competition. Replenishing glycogen, the body's primary energy source. Rebuilding muscle protein, which you need to maintain your muscle structure and function.