Tennis

Always go into a match fed, Meal Replacements and Nutrition Bars are ideal choices that are easy to digest which his particularly important if you have pre-match jitters. They’ll give you a high quality form of carbohydrates along with a good dose of protein.

If you don’t eat enough protein then you risk losing more than the match as your body may go into a catabolic state so you lose muscle. Sprinting toward the net, racing back to the baseline and suddenly stopping to get into position puts significant strain on your muscles and can leave you fatigued.

To prevent you running out of steam in the third set of a tough match using Energy and Endurance supplements such as energy bars and gels can keep stamina up. Using caffeine, or herbal supplements like Green Tea, can give you a mental lift so you don’t lose concentration or let your brain tell your body that it’s fatigued.

Due to the high aerobic intensity of tennis, and the fact that many matches are played in hot weather, it’s vital to hydrate before, during and after matches.

Using Electrolyte drinks replaces minerals lost through sweating so you prevent possible side effects like dizziness or headache. Risk of injuries, such as Tennis Elbow, are relatively high in this sport so taking the steps to prevent overuse injuries, swelling and pain can keep you in the game.

Joint supplements protect ligaments and tendons so you’ll be stronger to resisting injury. Using a good Multi-vitamin can make up for shortfalls in your diet so you’ll feel healthier and have greater resistance to illness.