Since Saturday is a good day to think about going to the gym and taking care of yourself. He's some inspiration. In a Men's Health article Jamie Bellavance tells us:
Despite what you may have heard, NFL players don't gnaw on raw meat at training camp. And bulking up for the season doesn't involve binging on Big Macs. In fact, if the New York Giant's team nutritionist caught Tiki Barber carrying in fast food bags for lunch, he'd be in big trouble.
While NFL players consume between 5,000-10,000 calories each day during training camp, they're also burning 2,000-3,000 calories on the field in double-session practices. The calories they eat come in the form of healthy foods with high-carbohydrate and protein content, as well as from drinks like milk, smoothies, and sports drinks. Each food eaten has a purpose, whether it's for hydrating, muscle repair, preventing muscle cramping, or to replace nutrients lost through sweat. At camp, empty calories are banned.
healthy food and drink the NFL uses to maximize performance: Eggs - Muscle-Building, Immunity, Vision, Waffles- Cardio Fuel, Fruit – Hydration, Milk – Strong Bones, Muscle Contraction, Chicken Breast – Lean Muscle, Energy, Memory, Fish - Anti-inflammation, Muscle Repair, Immune Function, Vegetables – Hydration, Muscle Repair, Pasta and Rice – Energy, Speed Recovery, Sports Drinks – Hydration, Prevent Muscle Cramping, Sodium-Rich Foods – Retain Water, Prevent Muscle Cramping, Ice Cream – Cool Down Treat
If you haven't already read it, you should check out the entire article here. It's a good one. One day I'll write something new for you. In the meantime I'm busy figuring out how to categorize this post.
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