Sports Nutrition Tips From Ben Hartman

Below is a great article written by a friend who attended Kent State University with me.  He is an amateur bodybuilder and is currently a Master of Nutrition Student.

SPORTS NUTRITION TIPS

By SUMMER MONTABONE, CSCS AND BEN HARTMAN, EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST AND MASTER OF NUTRITION STUDENT

 

Use the Sports Nutrition Food Selection Sheet to construct your meals & snacks.

 

Eat Breakfast

• Choose a combination of protein, carbohydrates, and fats

 

Eat 5-6 Meals a day

• Eat every 2-3 hours
• Choose Fresh, Whole Food First
  • Limit Packaged Foods
• Have Snacks available
• Good Snacks to take to school:
  • Protein Bar (check sugar content)
  • Apple & Tuna
  • Trail Mix: Fruit & Nuts

Cultivating Awarenes

As warm summer nights begin to fade, I zip up my jacket and walk out into the brisk evening air. The fallen leaves dance around my feet and I am quickly reminded of the beauty and nostalgia that fall brings. As a yoga teacher and student, I’ve learned that cultivating awareness is essential if we want to be present and grounded in our lives. How often does beauty go unnoticed because we are not present or just too busy to slow down? So explore the vitality that comes with self-awareness and try some grounding poses this week such as; Vrkasana (Tree Pose) http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/496  or Virabhadrasana (Warrior poses) http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/495.
Calming the mind can also help the body slow down and relax. So try meditation. Find a quiet place, void of any distractions, sit in a comfortable seated position with the spine tall, allow the eyes to close, and the mind to relax. Sit for as long as you have time for. Every moment counts. For more information on meditation, go to:www.yogajournal.com.

Bethany Borger is a yoga teacher at The Studio Cleveland, located in Cleveland’s warehouse district (www.thestudiocleveland.com)