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In a recent article from Sarasota Magazine, IMG Academy Head of Nutrition, Jackie Barcal, talks about some of the biggest differences between professional athletes, youth athletes, and the average person not expending the same amount of energy and calories day in and day out. From diets and fads to caloric intake and exercise, Barcal explains how certain lifestyles simply aren't sustainable.
“The biggest difference between professional athletes and the average person is the sheer amount of calories that athletes need in order to sustain themselves and recover from training,” says Barcal. “Most athletes at IMG are training morning and night, burning anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 calories per day, which means they eat 5,000 or more depending on the time of year, level of training and whether they are injured or not.”
Did you know that IMG Academy offers nutrition training for athletes as a part of our sport camps and boarding school programs? Through IMG Academy's Athletic and Personal Development department, athletes have the opportunity to fine-tune more than just their skills in their sport. Check out our options through the links below, or fill out a form to speak with our experienced team of advisors!
