Sports Nutrition - Cricket - Endurance - Ultraendurance - Christchurch

“Maintaining concentration and power for long periods of time is a fete of endurance in itself and impossible without good nutritional support.” -Lea Stening

Lea on a supermarket tour. with cricketers from the NZ Cricket Academy.

Here are some of the key factors relating to these sports which must be considered when planning a nutrition programme.

e.g. Cricket, Softball, Golf
Maintaining adequate hydration during extended periods of play.
Effects of wind, humidity and altitude on nutrient needs.
Coping with alcohol – the 19th hole.
Maintaining sports nutrition at tournaments and when touring without weight gain.
Maximising nutritional well being in order to preserve longterm health.
What effect does the longterm use of inflammatory medication have on nutritional status?
How can you minimise stress fractures?

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