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Athletic Performance

Also indexed as: Endurance, Exercise Support, Fitness, Sports Performance, Training

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Reach the peak of athletic performance. Take your game to the next level by learning some fitness essentials. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

Eat more carbs
Supply the body with efficient energy fuel found in grains, starchy vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy products, and carbohydrate-replacement drinks
Get enough water and electrolytes
Water is crucial for all sports activities—electrolytes are only important for extreme endurance exercise
Take a multivitamin
When your diet isn’t enough, extra vitamins and minerals will help your body get the nutrition it needs for exercise
Check out creatine monohydrate
Take 15 to 20 grams a day of this supplement for five or six days to improve performance of high-intensity, short-duration exercise (like sprinting) or sports with alternating low- and high-intensity efforts
Try vitamin C
Take 400 mg a day for a few days before and after intense exercise to reduce pain and speed muscle strength recovery

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The information presented in Aisle7 is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Self-treatment is not recommended for life-threatening conditions that require medical treatment under a doctor's care. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2013.