Fuel Your Body

Wanna make the most out of your workout?

Then you need to fuel your body!

No matter what your fitness level is your body needs the proper amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and fluids to fuel you through your workout. 

Benefits of fueling your body:

• gives your body what it needs to make it through your workout
• allows you to workout longer by preventing the onset of fatigue
• helps your body recover and prepare for your next workout
• improves your body's strength and overall composition
• enhances concentration
• decreases the chance of injury

Keys to fueling your body:

1. Hydration

• Hydration is key to healthy physical activity
• dehydration will prevent you from being able to workout effectively
• aim to drink fluids before, during, and after all exercise
• the best form of hydration comes from WATER
• other good sources for hydration are sports drinks, juices, smoothies, etc. 
• early warning signs of dehydration;
• thirst
• flushed skin
• premature fatigue
• decrease in the ability to exercise