Soccer

Soccer players are athletic individuals that must be conditioned and fueled properly for utilization of all the body’s energy systems throughout competition. One’s aerobic system (cardiovascular) must be conditioned to support several hours a week of play and the periods of low intensity play. Your anaerobic systems (ATP-CP and lactic acid cycles) must be trained for the high bursts of all-out effort. Nutrition (glucose) also plays a role in your central nervous system’s split-second decision making abilities, which are vital to fast-paced games like soccer.