For the Crossfitters out there, the 2020 Crossfit Open is right around the corner and that means it’s time to crush some tough workouts. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to prioritize performance; regardless of your level or experience, just making sure that your nutrition aligns with your goals can help maximize both performance and recovery.

We’ve talked about the importance of nutrition in regard to specific fat loss, health, and athletic performance goals before.

Today we’re going to dig a little deeper and take a closer look at what it really means to eat for performance.  Whether you’re a weightlifter who competes regularly, looking to improve on last year’s CrossFit Open performance, or just someone who wants to run farther or lift heavier, you can probably benefit from focusing on tailoring your nutrition to your performance goals.