The Basics for Having A Healthy And Fit Body

Outlining macro/micro-nutrients roles

Athletes are always seeking new methods to enhance their performance and define their muscle shape and volume weather it was purely natural or in some ways synthesized. Scientists didn’t miss a chance to study the relation between food and its main components and how it affects muscle growth, and they found that the ratios and the amounts of macronutrients and micronutrients are much more important and relevant than the total caloric intake. Macronutrients are basically carbs, proteins and fats. While micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals. Our body organs and muscles need certain amount of each one of these components to function and grow in a healthy manner.

Macronutrients

Taking a quick glance into the macronutrients role in athlete’s performance, we will find that carbohydrate is the main playing character in extending the duration of the exercise and recovering the muscle when it’s tired and overworked. On the other hand, protein is highly needed especially during strength exercises. Athletes work on increasing the muscle size and protein is the building blocks for the muscle tissue. However, the fact that athletes need protein to build their muscles doesn’t mean that they need a huge amount of amino acid supplements or imaginary amounts of protein intake, as that can be truly dangerous so the body. 1.00-1.2g / kg of body weight is more than enough for an athlete which can be attained by healthy and balanced diet plan.

Micronutrients

When we talk about athletes and nutrition needs we can’t ignore the role of micronutrients which are the constructer and the conditioner for a strong and healthy muscles. Vitamin C for example protects the muscle cells from damages, Magnesium for strong heart muscle and many more from vitamins and minerals each has its own critical role in pumping up a healthy muscle and an organ in the body.

In conclusion an athlete needs to have balance between energy consumption and Macro and micronutrients intake to provide the best environment for the muscle to grow, in a healthy body where everything is functioning optimally. Finally, I have created a short survey, because of my keen interest in knowing your diet and exercising habits. By completing this survey, I will have a good knowledge about you guys and I’ll be able to know who is more into my blog and how I can assist you more and provide you with more helpful and suitable information in my future posts. It will take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Click here to go to the survey.