you’re in a game, you can be sure that classic foods such as hotdogs and burgers will always be available in nearby stalls.

That’s why it’s easy to forget about your health and consume these foods before or after the game. Although I still wouldn’t recommend you to eat fatty and greasy foods after a game, the more that I wouldn’t recommend you do it before you play ball.

Why? Although fats can be a source of fuel for your body, they are difficult to digest and difficult to burn. That’s why you’ll notice that you’re performance will be severely diminished if you eat fatty foods just before the game.

Myth 3 – You can improve your performance by taking supplements

This statement is pretty tricky because indeed, you can improve your performance by taking supplements. But keep in mind that they’re only designed to supplement the nutrients that you’re supposed to be taking in from the foods that you eat. Therefore, they’re not substitutes to eating healthy.

That said, always remember to eat the right type and the right amount of foods. That helps boost your performance better than simply relying on supplements alone.

I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of all of these myths before. Now that I’ve helped you uncover them, I hope that you’ll finally be able to take your path towards a healthier life. And that’s what you need, not only because you’re playing softball, but because you need to it to live a more fulfilling life with your family.
Marc Dagenais is Softball Peak Performance Coach that helps softball players turn their athletic talent into extraordinary performances and help coaches get more out of their players, turn their struggling team around or get an edge over their opponents. Visit us at www.softballperformance.com/softball-tips/softball-coaching-tips.html