Kelsey HigginsonSports Nutrition Coach and Founder at Clutch Day Coaching

Sports nutrition Q/A

3 Jun 2025 · 1 min

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In this concise Q&A, Speaker B provides direct, practical advice on a range of sports nutrition and training topics. The recommendations include: avoid pre‑workout supplements; a flexible approach to clean versus processed foods; prioritize overall meal structure over detailed macro tracking; support youth weight training; allow sugar before games for quick energy; discourage fasted training; emphasize recovery (sleep and nutrition) when sore; seed oils are not essential to cut; one daily protein shake is sufficient; always eat before early‑morning events; lift 1‑2 times per week during season; avoid cold plunges post‑training as they may slow progress; and ensure pre‑game meals to prevent underperformance. The tone is brief and authoritative, offering clear yes/no answers with occasional brief justification.

Should athletes take pre-workout?
No.
Do you have to eat clean to perform well?
Yes, and processed foods are okay too sometimes.
Should athletes track macros?
I don't think athletes should be worrying about that as much. They just need good meal structure.
Should young athletes lift weights?
Yes.
Is it okay to eat sugar before a game?
Heck yeah.
Should athletes train fasted?
No.
Is it bad to train when you are sore?
Yes, especially if you had just gone hard and you didn't give yourself enough sleep and food to recover properly.
Should athletes cut out seed oils?
I don't think it's essential.
Should athletes eat protein shakes?
One a day is great.
Should athletes eat before early morning games or practices?
1000%.
Should athletes lift during the season?
1 to 2 times a week, yes.
Should athletes cold plunge after training?
No, it's gonna slow down their progress.
Will athletes underperform if they don't eat pregame?
Yes, absolutely, 1000%.