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THIS IS WHAT A TYPICAL PLAYER MIGHT GET THROUGH IN A WEEK

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Recovery shake (after every weights session)

Protein/creatin shake — sometimes with carbohydra­te mixed in Multi-vitamin tablets High-dose vitamin D (to aid immune system and bones to make up for lack of sun exposure during winter) Pro-biotics (for gut-health) Fish Oils & Omega 3 (to reduce inflammati­on)

Beta-alanine (to reduce lactic acid build-up)

Amino acids (to boost exercise performanc­e, reduce muscle loss and promote weight loss)

Sleeping pills (particular­ly after matches)

Electrolyt­es (in drinks for hydration) Glucose gels Caffeine-boost drinks

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