Eating to Prevent Injury
INTRODUCTION Exercise is a wonderful thing however, we are all at some risk of injury when we train. There are many factors that can put us at a higher risk for injury despite training experience. One of the most common causes of injury during exercise is due to overexertion. This can be prevented through the use of proper nutrition paired with an appropriate exercise duration and intensity level. Have you considered how your diet choices impact your ability to recover after exercise and prevent increasing your risk of injury? 5 WAYS TO REDUCE INJURY 1. Protein - This is an essential part of daily nutrition but even more so when it comes to exercising. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams per kg of body weight. This amount will only help you meet a basic requirement of protein in your diet. When you add exercise in to the mix the need for protein increases so we can can repair, maintain and grow our muscle tissue. The National Strengt...