Nutrition TipsMaximize Your EnergyAs a martial artist and athlete, your daily nutrition is not only important to maintaining a healthy body, it also helps you perform at peak levels in all areas of your life outside of the dojo. There are 3 main types of foods: Carbs, Proteins and fats. Food also contains vitamins and minerals that are essential for you. Carbohydrates give us energy. The best types of carbs are complex. You get them from wheat breads and starchy vegetables. The brown carbs have shown to be a quick energy and longer lasting-vs-the “white” rice and breads which turn to sugar a little quicker. 
Protein mainly comes from meats, certain beans and whole grains we eat. Protein helps heal our body after strenuous workouts. Choose leaner meats vs fatty ones. Turkey, chicken and fish are great picks. They are also easier to digest and put less cholesterol in our bodies.A high fat diet can add the wrong type of weight to your body very quickly. It will also slow you down instead of speeding you up. There are certain fats that are very good for you. Some cold water fish, oils and nuts have omega 3’s which are great for your overall health. Lots of fruits and vegetables are always great for your performance nutrition plan. Salads with fish or chicken are an excellent choice for lunch or dinner. Choose low fat dressing vs the high fat kind. Whole wheat pasta mixed in adds more complex carbs that will increase your energy. There is no sure fit diet plans for anyone. You need to experiment with the number of times you eat and the amounts. Monitor your weight, body fat and overall energy to find which foods are best for you. Train hard, Eat Right, Rest Well, Supplement with vitamins and minerals, and become the Energetic Machine you dream of being. At any age and stage of athletic development, a healthy nutrition plan will help you to achieve more of your true potential. For years now, NAK has been developing Champions in the dojo and in life. Martial Arts helps people develop better habits for life. Healthy and fit people have healthy and fit habits. A balanced fitness program should encompass three keys. Flexibility, strength and endurance. By developing the habit of maintaining a high level of health and fitness, you’ll have more energy for everything you do. It’s never been easier or less “risky” to find out whether the Martial Arts are really right for your family! Give us a call at 480-632-7833 to set up your first introductory class, ask for Professor Sal. schedule a FREE PRIVATE LESSON
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