Hey Elite MMA Fam,
It’s Coach Rob here from Baytown. This post is going to go over something that is one of the most talked about, but often overlooked, parts of training. Nutrition and eating for training. I will start off with saying I am not licensed or an expert in any capacity when it comes to nutrition. I’ve often had my own struggles with eating or lack thereof when it comes to training. I’m going to share my experiences and hopefully you can pick up a couple of tips or even start looking into how to set up your own habits to keep you fueled up for training.
First, I drink lots of water! I mean a lot! I roughly shoot for about a gallon a day. Staying hydrated keeps your body less fatigued and more prepared for training and all the sweat you will lose. Also, having hydrated muscles lessens the occurrences of potential injuries that come with hard training. Just remember, hydrated muscles are more pliable. Dehydrated muscles rip or tear easier and take longer to repair.
Second, I focus a lot on my macro nutrients. I actually have a nutrition coach and strength coach to help with these things. Like I said, I am not anywhere near an expert and if I need help, I look for people that know more than I do. He has helped me through eating diaries and given me constant feedback to help me adjust my macros, which consistent of protein, carbs, fats and fiber. You need protein for your muscles, carbs for energy, fats for a combo of both and fiber to keep your body running smooth. If you are interested, start researching or reach out to a coach that can assist you. There is plenty of good reading out there.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! The Elite MMA team of coaches and our community is full of people who have been through some breakdowns. Our goal is to help lead everyone to breakthroughs in their life so they can help and inspire the next new member of our ever-growing Elite Family!
Train hard, train smart, never stop!
Coach Rob