As I sit at MatchPoint NYC Cafe, familiar phrases like “Chicken nuggets and french fries” echo around me. November 1-the day after Halloween-and candy stories are on the rise. I love good company and fancy treats, but I’ve always seen my body as a ‘temple’. Although my professional tennis days are over, I still treat my body with respect, preparing for recreational sports, skiing, and other high-energy sports.
Many athletes transition into training without a self-care plan in their new role. Tired from endless hours on the court and intense training, we don’t always know how to change. I was that athlete: I quit all sports after college, leaving my racquets behind, to deal with health issues from the sudden transition. It took the guidance of an experienced doctor to help me realize that athletes need to stay active and adapt to their changing bodies. That experience led me back to tennis, the gym, and cardio—and to a deeper understanding of nutrition and recovery.
Here is what I learned and want to share:
Once an athlete, always an athlete.
Cardio is important—standing all day doesn’t count. Go!
Nutrition is medicine—what you eat matters.
Choose ingredients wisely; bioavailability is important.
Physical and Mental Needs
Repetitive motion and intense training wear down joints and muscles. This charge requires recovery methods to prevent burnout and injury. Meanwhile, the psychological needs of training and training require mental toughness. Nutrients such as omega-3s, B vitamins, and antioxidants are essential for maintaining mental clarity and stability under stress.
Why Is A Healthy Diet So Important?
For athletes and coaches, one-size-fits-all nutrition won’t cut it. A balanced approach to hydration, macronutrients, and targeted supplementation helps meet the body’s unique needs and increase its performance. Nutrition supports not only peak performance but longevity, especially as recovery times slow with age.
Ultimately, nutrition is more than fuel—it’s an investment in fitness and adaptation. If this inspires even one person to take a closer look at their schedule, I have accomplished my goal.
Khrystsina Tryboi is a seasoned tennis coach, sports nutritionist, and former college tennis player with a deep commitment to health and fitness. Over six years of experience as Marketing Director at MatchPoint NYCKhrystsina combines her expertise in athletics and marketing to empower others. He is also a dedicated volunteer with The RSPA again MASTERwhere he contributes to the tennis community through service and leadership.
As a mother of two young athletes, Khrystsina knows firsthand the importance of health, wellness, and sustainable sports techniques. He is the founder of Ace. Yours.Court, an initiative designed to help coaches and athletes improve their physical and mental performance through complementary health practices. With a passion for holistic health, Khrystsina is on a mission to help others achieve peak performance on and off the court.
