Quick TIps

Sorry for the delay as I have a fight coming up along with a few of my teammates in Moultrie GA on April 5th (it's an hour drive north of Tallahassee--let me know if you need tickets {$20} 941-539-3383).

ANYWAY quick tips:

Not to give blanket instruction but avoid energy products for the purpose of training. Proper diet(EAT before training, even if you're trying to lose weight) and rest should give you enough energy. While there are some supplements that do help with energy realize that most 'energizing' products are meant for a quick fix and most often meant to get you through a few hours of driving or sitting at a desk, not heavy training.

Get plenty of rest. This will help with the above. If you have ever trained on little sleep you will know how it effects your recovery from the previous day's work and your performance during even very light training. Aim for about 8 hours of RESTFUL sleep each night. If that's impossible, try a nap--20 minutes will do unbelievable things.

Water. About 1 gal a day for most people (slight + or - for your size). It helps with digestion, hunger control(start every meal with a tall glass of water if you find yourself overeating at meals), prevents cramping, helps carry nutrients to where it's needed, helps with recovery, etc, etc, etc. Try to drink plenty before, during, and after workouts. One helpful note on that would be to try drinking most of your water well before you go to bed. If not, you'll find trips to the bathroom cutting into that restful sleep you need.