The combination of speed, power, agility and endurance, coupled with technical skill and mental stamina, make basketball a highly intense sport. The game consists  of frequent bouts of stop-and-go activity and changes of direction. Even though the average possession or play segment may last about 12 to 20 seconds, players have been found to cover up to five miles in one game. Game analyses have shown that basketball players make up to 1,000 changes in movement during a game, occurring, on average, every two seconds.These endurance and agility demands require the body to produce large amounts of energy. Managing carbohydrate energy intake, establishing consistent hydration habits and maintaining body weight are all key nutrition priorities to maximize training outcomes, game-time performance and season-long durability.

The best training ensures the maximum physical output with the least exploitation of the body's resources. To achieve this it is important for the body to receive adequate nourishment so as to cooperate efficiently without physiological damage.

We recommend Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is a plant that has been used for thousands of years thanks to the powerful benefits it has on the human mind, body and spirit. Thriving in warm and dry climates, the Ashwagandha plant was predominately used in Indian, Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. With its seemingly endless benefits the use of Ashwagandha has become known globally and has been adapted to be used in many different forms. This traditional herb has been blessed with the title of a modern day ‘adaptogen’. The powerful properties of the flower and roots are much loved for its benefits to mental, emotional and physical wellness by supporting the endocrine and nervous systems, a potent and beneficial addition to anyone’s daily ritual.