Sports Nutrition
	If you play sport at any level you need to ask yourself the following important questions: Do you maintain, optimise and improve your "sports machine" with good nutrition? Do you have enough stamina to complete your routine? Is your strength up to the job? Can you concentrate for the whole match? Does playing sport make you feel good?

If the answer to any of these questions is no, you may want to look at how you fuel up your body before, during and after sport.

Your body needs
	(i) A highly nutritious diet to provide the carbohydrate, protein and fat needed for fuel during sport. (ii) Good supplies of vitamins & minerals to utilise the fuel supply. (iii) Powerful antioxidants to help neutralise the excess free radicals caused by exercise and assist in improving recovery rate.

Exercise degrades the body
	So you need to give it adequate supplies of the right nutrition to enable it to repair and recover.

Follow these simple steps for optimal sporting performance 1) FUELLING: 15-30 minutes before exercise.

2) HYDRATING: during exercise to replace water loss through sweating.

3) RE-FUELLING: you have a thirty minute window to refuel after exercise, to replenish lost reserves.

4) REPAIR: eat again 1.5 - 2 hours after sport, so that your body can start to repair itself.

The Power of Protein
	Protein is key to muscle maintenance and growth. For optimal performance, be sure that your body receives the correct amount of daily protein during sport.

Protein v. Carbohydrate
	Carbohydrates are instant fuel for the muscles. Protein assists their recovery and repair, helping muscles maintain their mass and increase in girth. Make sure you have enough protein. Don't rely on carbohydrates alone.

If you want to learn more about using Hygeia's Herbs nutrition programme to help optimise your sporting performance then read on......

Protein shakes made out of Formula 1 and Personal Protein Powder are ideal nutrition for sport. They are quick and easy to make and can be stored in your drinks bottle, so you can have them while you are on the go. Being soya-based they are easily absorbed by the body, so they quickly reach where they are needed and keep you performing at your best. Combine your shake programme with Hygeia's Herbs multivitamins and other supplements and you cannot fail to give your body everything it needs for sport.

The ShapeWorks shake programme has been adopted by a growing number of sports professionals. The Formula is IOC-approved good, basic nutrition that works. If it is good enough for them, it is good enough for you.

Testamonials
	"Since I started using Herbalife, I have noticed a big increase in my energy levels while training and playing. Herbalife is also great for my recovery period, as it helps me get back on the field." - Dewald Nel, The Scottish Saltires.

"We have Herbalife milk shakes for Breakfast." - Hanse Cronje, South African Cricket team

"Herbalife products have allowed me to keep in just as good a shape as when I was playing top class rugby. Before I took the products I was fast turning overweight. I have now taken control and begun to give my body the best protection I can from the damaging environment in which I work. If only I had discovered them during my playing days. Do not look back with regret as I do now. You have the gift of good nutrition right now." - Tony Underwood, Ex Leicester Tigers & England.

If you would like a personal recommendation for the best type of ShapeWorks programme for your sporting needs, please fill in the survey or the online contact form.