In sports, we aim for optimal performance. To achieve this, carbohydrate stores in muscles and liver must be sufficiently filled before intense and prolonged exertion. For athletes, an adequate fluid balance is almost even more important than for non-athletes. Therefore, the sports nutrition strategy for drinking begins even before exercise. The athlete should already be "hydrated" and have consumed enough fluids. To maintain performance during several hours of strenuous activity, the body must be regularly supplied with three things: fluid, energy – in the form of carbohydrates – and minerals (sodium). Special sports nutrition products such as isotonic drinks, carbohydrate-containing bars, and gels are particularly suitable for this purpose. It is crucial that the energy consumed can be quickly utilized by the body and that the water, including sodium, lost through sweating is quickly replenished.

Maximizing recovery and training adaptations – this is also part of sports nutrition. Anyone who wants to be fit and perform well again quickly after sports should compensate for lost fluids and replenish carbohydrate stores after intense activities. Since metabolism runs at full speed after exertion, carbohydrates, for example, are stored particularly quickly in glycogen stores. In addition, muscles need protein for muscle building and repair processes. Therefore: don't forget the right nutrition even after sports! A clever nutrition strategy enables peak physical and mental performance in sports. In addition, proper nutrition supports the regeneration process and minimizes the risk of illness. In short: top performance is usually only possible if an athlete eats and drinks optimally.