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As an athlete, it is extremely important that you grasp the difference between nutrition & fueling. Fueling calories come just before, during, and after a workout. Nutrition calories represent what you consume during regular meals. This is a critical element of performance and absolutely essential foundational knowledge.
A nutrition overview with a deep focus on hydration. In this article, we discuss the benefits of hydration in your day-to-day life as well during athletics. Understanding the role hydration plays in your performance is critical, and for those who don't, it will prove a costly mistake.
Think: Muscle cannibalization, retention of fat, loss of energy, performance decline, stress increase. Read on for more details on the consequences and some tips for improving body composition and weight loss.