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FUELING
FOR THE FIGHT
Nutritional advice for high-intensity training
By Deb Iovoli, MS, RD, CSS*D, CDN
T
hings have recently changed for me. I've
changed my whole thought process about
what is " challenging " and " effective " to become
a better athlete.
I've discovered CrossFit. The CrossFit
prescription is " constantly varied, high-intensity,
functional movement. " It is a sport in itself,
" the sport of fitness " which optimizes human
performance. In essence, these high-intensity
(anaerobic) functional movements are more
effective in eliciting improved fitness results.
Many studies have recently come out reporting
that high-intensity training results in improved
aerobic capacity more so than moderate-intensity
training. It is cutting-edge science and I believe
one of the best (and fun) ways to train. I believe
in it so much I am now trained in CrossFit
Endurance, reaching CrossFit Level 1 certification.
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It's beneficial to anyone wanting to improve
their overall fitness level or gain strength/lean
muscle mass. All workouts are challenging and
fun and can be scaled to your ability.
If your athletes are already doing some type
of high-intensity training (HIT) or considering
CrossFit, make sure your nutrition plan matches
your training to gain the most benefit. If you are
not properly fueled, hydrated, or have a nutrition
recovery plan, strength and muscle growth will
not occur.
I RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING TIPS TO
OPTIMIZE HIT:
Hydrate - Drink fluids as soon as you get up,
before a workout session, all day long, and as
part of your post-workout recovery. Dehydration
can interfere with your ability to train effectively

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Fall 2023

Police: Recovery Nutrition
Interactive Ad Index
Editor's Video
EMT & FIRE: Nutritional Considerations for On-Duty Firefighters
Military: H2F Mental Readiness Teams Using Arousal
Pointers for Peak Performance: Nutritional Tips for Training & Recovery
Creatine & Concussions: Can Creatine Aid in Concussion Recovery?
Higher Calling: Strategies for Training Midshipmen Student-Athletes
Fueling for the Fight: Nutritional Advice for High-Intensity Training
Fall 2023 - Police: Recovery Nutrition
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Fall 2023 - Interactive Ad Index
Fall 2023 - Editor's Video
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Fall 2023 - EMT & FIRE: Nutritional Considerations for On-Duty Firefighters
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Fall 2023 - Military: H2F Mental Readiness Teams Using Arousal
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Fall 2023 - Pointers for Peak Performance: Nutritional Tips for Training & Recovery
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Fall 2023 - Creatine & Concussions: Can Creatine Aid in Concussion Recovery?
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Fall 2023 - Higher Calling: Strategies for Training Midshipmen Student-Athletes
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Fall 2023 - Fueling for the Fight: Nutritional Advice for High-Intensity Training
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