"- If an athlete needs to lose weight they will require less calories than an athlete that is trying gain weight
- Increased caloric demand would provided by increased protein (~1-2g/kg of body weight) and carbohydrate (which would be consumed in and around their training)
- Eat every 2-3 hours
- Each meal must include lean protein
- Each meal should include vegetables
- 25-35% Calories from fat (unsaturated and saturated)
- eat mostly whole foods
- 90% rule….eat clean 90% of your meals, 10% can be anything
- Pre-workout nutrition (may include): Gatorade, whey protein, BCAAs, HMB, creatine, beta-alanine
Post-workout nutrition (may include);
Gatorade, whey protein, L-Gluatime, BCAAs, creatine, beta-alanine"
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Interesting article about off season training. It really is a year-round job being a hockey player in this day and age.
Hockey Training: How NHL Players Train during the Off Season |
