Athletic performance pushes your body to the edge. Progress is accomplished by progressively stressing your body and allowing it to recover. If you do not receive adequate nutrition from your diet, this recovery is not possible. As you continue to train, stress, fatigue and metabolic waste will accumulate in your body. read more
Inadequate calorie intake can cause athletes to feel sluggish and weak and negatively affect coordination and concentration. Macronutrient Needs. For optimal performance, athletes must follow a diet that includes a balance of the three macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. read more
But if you're an athlete, you want to fuel your body with food that will help you maximize your performance—and fast food is never the best option to do that. RELATED: These 8 Calorie-Dense Foods Provide All-Day Energy. STACK talked with sports dietician Leslie Bonci for tips on how to select fast foods that won't ruin your athletic performance. read more