energy
"Coming from a family of sportsmen I have grown up with the knowledge that you must prepare for exercise with the right food. As a professional rugby player my body needs sufficient fuel to get me through a full 80 minutes."
Hull KR centre Kris Welham
how does the body use energy?
The body needs essential energy to get through the challenges of everyday life. What we eat and drink helps your body to stay active and healthy. It helps to maintain the body's regulatory processes and also aids growth, development and repair.
how does the body get energy?
This is done through food intake. Carbohydrates and fat are the primary sources of energy, although carbohydrates produce energy at a faster rate. During high intensity exercise, carbohydrates are used to avoid fatigue and keep energy levels high. Energy is a vital ingredient to the human body in all walks of life, although the more active you are the more energy you should take on.
maximising your fuel supply.
All exercise requires energy. It is possible to help improve performance by managing our diet in line with our needs. People who do regular exercise need to eat a lot of carbohydrates as the body uses up its regular glycogen supplies at a rapid rate.
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