THE NUTRITION SOLUTION
YOUR DIET CAN BE INSTRUMENTAL IN OVERCOMING PERFORMANCE-RELATED ISSUES. IN THE SECOND EXTRACT FROM HER NEW BOOK, RENEE MCGREGOR EXPLAINS HOW
THE human body is extremely efficient and clever, but it’s not perfect. Although participating in sport is important for good health, sport itself is not always beneficial for our bodies. Indeed, rates of injury are usually high in athletes.
Whether it is a twisted joint, a pulled muscle or ligament, or something more serious, training for sport puts a huge strain on the body and, inevitably, that can lead to overuse and injury.
Nutrition is a continually evolving science, with new studies and research being published on a daily basis. An area that is of real interest to researchers is how nutrition can impact on injury-prevention and how it can improve recovery rates from injury. As with all studies, results are mixed and, although further research is required, overall we can note some key nutritional strategies that may be beneficial:
DOMS
A common phenomenon in athletes is DOMS, or delayed onset muscle soreness, especially in those who have taken on a new form of training, such as adding strength to weekly running mileage, or those who have trained or competed particularly hard.
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