Sports nutrition is intricate and complex as different athletes have different needs and one cannot provide a standard for all to follow. The goal should be keep your body prepared at all times for injuries, fatigue and other problems that could arise due to a lax of importance on proper health and nutrition. Fuel and energy needs are bound to vary from sport to sport and athlete to athlete. Knowing one’s body in and out can go a long way in preparing an athlete to meet any deficiency along the way. Sheer dedication and hard work is the only way to achieve these goals and there are no short cuts along the way. It’s a long road and commitment to a healthy lifestyle can make a huge difference to stamina and performance.