The BIG picture...Consistency!

You would probably expect that I use the training knowledge I've learned and applied it to my own lifestyle. I do...I eat and train the way I teach. But what's crazy is that many people think that as a sports performance/fitness coach, I must be perfect. There's this idea that I always train and eat clean.

When I go out with friends who have never seen me eat a "bad meal," I get a kick out watching their eyes and face expressions. They get this amazed look.

What they forget is 1 or 2 or even 3, "bad meals" per week won't make much of a difference in the outcome of your results. The other 90% of the week I live by my MB Sports nutrition rules (preparation, choices, timing, and consistency).




I'm going to admit...I'm not perfect....Okay I said it...I do like those things that, god forbid, you're not supposed to, like burgers, ice cream, and I have some Italian heritage in me...so I do like pasta. As for training, I can honestly say that I rarely miss my 1 hour - 3 days a week training sessions.

But hear me out before you start forming opinions about my nutrition and think that because I'm telling you this, you can suddenly cut yourself some slack!

Remember the MB Sports nutrition rules I said earlier...Preparation, Timing, Choices, Consistency?

Well...I food shop and prepare my foods for the week on Sunday. Not only do I make better choices just about all the time, but I understand the effects of Proteins-Carbs-Fats in order to make the right choices. I apply nutrient timing by eating at the right time and not missing many meals...this maximizes my metabolism and nutrient uptake. Finally, I'm consistent...this is the healthy lifestyle that I live.

So don't be quick to judge a book by the cover. There are many pages to read before you can make a good opinion of your book.

Here's some coaching advice; No matter what your goals...stay consistent with the tasks it will need to reach them. Once in a while it's necessary to reward your hard work...although...you can't get carried away. From a nutrition standpoint, slacking off between 1-3 meals per week isn't bad, sometimes recommended, but remember, if you miss a regular meal or snack, it counts the same as making a bad choice.

Lastly, perfection is rare, but that bar you consider good or great may need to be raised a little bit more in order to make your goals more realistic.

Expect your results to match the consistency of the effort you put in.


Train hard and have fun!
MB 

PS: The New Year is coming up fast and it's a GREAT time to make those new years resolutions. Start the year right by training at MB Sports Training!

Happy Holiday's

5 Simple Habits For Performance Enhancement

We are always evolving, looking for the next greatest thing to enhance performance. The reality is that it all starts with the basics.

KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid, and you'll be blown away by the gains you make!

1. Wake up a few minutes early to make sure you get a healthy breakfast in you that include lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and a little fat. Starting your day off on the right foot will give you the energy you need, when you need it. 
2. Take a multi-vitamin in the morning with breakfast everyday. Many of us don’t get enough of the daily nutrients needed to deal with a stressful day and hard workout. Daily stress along with training or practice or hard play can wreak havoc on your body. Give it a smart, healthful boost to help it recover faster, and keep from breaking down.
3. Drink 8 cups of water throughout the day plus 2 cups for every hour of training or playing. Did you know that for every 1% of dehydration, you lose 1% of energy? Thirst isn’t a good gauge because you don’t get thirsty until 6-8% dehydration. Drink up!
4. Arrive 5 minutes earlier to your training session for a good warm up, and stay 5 minutes later to work on recovery. Think about this; a proper warm up before a session can add an extra 5-10 minutes of quality practice every day. Through a season, it can make up to 8 high level, full practices ahead of your peers and opponents. On the back-end, staying a few minutes later gives you enough time to work on your recovery habits.
5. Stay disciplined. Do what you are supposed to do when you are supposed to do it. Being disciplined is a mental toughness drill. You may be tired, hungry, or even asked to do something more fun than the task at hand. Don't lose focus on the important things like family, school, work, friends, and sports. Pay it forward now, and you’ll have less stress later giving you better focus and performance.

For high school athletes, the winter season is about to begin. I usually say this isn't the time to start forming new habits, but these habits are the exception to the rule. Not too late to start now, and easy enough to maintain  and have Your Best Season Yet!

Yours in Training,

MB 

PS: For more information about training, improving your sports performance and health, visit us at mbsportstraining.com or email info@mbsprts.com