Volleyball Nutrition, where to start for getting healthy and having better results
Today for my volleyball nutrition review, I look at the “Get Healthy Starter Kit.” Hi, my name is Russ Marchewka and I am a professional beach volleyball player. Over the last four years I have ascended the ranks to be one of the youngest players in the top 25 in the US. Over the last two years, I have had my best seasons while eating a “mostly vegan” diet. By mostly vegan, I mean that I eat plants and then supplement with fish oil to get my necessary omega 3s. It took a little time and experimenting with different products, routines and philosophies but I have settled on a system that gives me tons of energy, increases my strength and endurance and results in less injuries.
Volleyball Nutrition, the kit that can jumpstart your career
Likely, if you’re on this site volleyball is your main sport. However, a nutrition/lifestyle kit like this can up anyone’s game, no matter what sport they play. I’ve taken a serious look at this “Get Healthy Starter Kit” and I believe that this is the best all around package of products I think you can get anywhere. Clearly some thought has gone into products that can raise up every part of your life.
So what does it contain? Well you get a 1 month supply of Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, a 1 month supply of Vibrant Health’s Green Vibrance super greens, a 1 month supply of the effervescent multi-vitamin Oxylent, a 1 pound bag of Growing Naturals, organic sprouted rice protein and finally a Sparkling Spray 2 shower water filter for removing chlorine from your water.
Volleyball Nutrition and how to use this kit
Top 3 reasons this kit is for you:
- preps your body before you play
- helps your endurance to keep you performing at a high level
- speeds your recovery after working out/competition
Volleyball Nutrition, how to prepare before physical activity
One of the best things you can do to be on top of your game is be in the best physical shape. Easier said than done. Anyone who is motivated can work up the desire to hit the gym hard 5 times a week for practice and then add in extra workout sessions, etc… However, you can’t be on top of your game if you get sick, get injured, or fatigued.
The Sparkling Spray 2 shower filter is a tremendous value because it keeps chlorine and some other harmful substances out of your body. When we shower, chlorine, fluoride, and other chemicals in our water supply become vaporized and we breathe them into our lungs. Our lungs absorb way more of these chemicals than if we were to drink that same water. So we are compromising our health by inhaling these dangerous toxins. Also, when we drink the water, the chlorine as it goes through our digestive system can kill some of the beneficial bacteria in our gut. This diminishes our ability to absorb the nutrients from our digested food. So chlorine is a double whammy in that is hurts our body when we breathe it and when we drink it. Take a water pitcher into the shower and fill it up for your drinking water and you’ll see how much better you’ll feel. The purer your water, the more effectively your body can detox, which will help you be ready to practice, train and play harder than ever.
Volleyball Nutrition, avoid cramping, fatigue and exhaustion while you play
Oxylent is a powdered, effervescent, multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplement. Yu just add it to water, let it fizz and you’re ready to go. This supplement can help you stay on top of your game while you play because of what it contains. There are other powders out there that don’t even compare. Think that sports drink in your hand is a good option, think again. Oxylent contains a unique blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes. The combination helps to circulate blood better which oxygenates your muscles allowing them to work longer and harder before fatigue.
The albion minerals in Oxylent are the highest quality mineral chelates on the market. What that means is that they absorb better than any other mineral form out there. Those sports drinks and other powders are not nearly as effective at hydrating and replenishing what you need to succeed. In addition to being a superior sports drink substitute, Oxylent gives you high quality vitamins as well. So it gives you so much more and actually costs less, at around $1 per serving. Heck, you can divide into two bottles, two servings and still get better nutrition than the other guys. A little tip: Bring some of your filtered water from home for even faster and more effective hydration.
Volleyball Nutrition, recovering so you can get back to 100% sooner than the other guys
OK, so you trained hard, survived the match, now what to do? Well you could go home, crash on the couch, eat some junk food and take a couple days to feel normal again like the other guys, OR…. You could go home and make the healthiest recovery shake there is. After you push your body to the limits, there are a couple things you need to recover fast, something alkaline, and full of healthy carbs, fats and proteins.
You’ve probably heard of lactic acid buildup when muscles get tired. Well this is occurring all around your body after you play or train. So you want to both neutralize this acid and get it out. Enter the super shake. Combine the super greens and your rice protein with some almond, rice or coconut milk and you have the formula for success. Because this shake is plant based, digesting it will be very easy for your body. The greens create a very alkaline environment in your blood which helps to neutralize that lactic acid and get it out. In addition the greens provide a ton of trace minerals and phyto-chemicals which gives your body the building blocks to take that protein and repair those muscles fast. The rice protein absorbs at a very even rate so it goes to work fast and works longer at repairing and building than any other.
Lastly, take the fish oil with your super shake and you complete the circle. Omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA are responsible for so many things that can set you apart from your competition. EPA is the main cofactor in anti-inflammation in your body which helps it heal faster. DHA is not only brain food, but it’s a main ingredient in lining cell walls. If you don’t have enough, cell repair happens at a much slower pace. So with fish oil, it helps to keep inflammation down and helps your cells to repair faster.
In conclusion, this kit is the place to jumpstart your career. After you get comfortable with these nutrients and your routine, look at one of the Ultimate Athlete Packs for next level performance.
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