6 signs of athlete misfueling. Learn the 4 fueling zones and how proper fueling improves energy, recovery, and performance with Dawn Weatherwax. Low energy during practice Heavy legs late in games Poor focus Slow recovery Parents often assume the issue is conditioning. But very often the real issue is misfueling. When athletes don’t fuel properly before, during, or after activity, performance can drop even when training is strong.

Is your athlete always tired? Discover 5 hidden causes — fuel, hydration, iron, overtraining, sleep — plus quick fixes & when to see a Sports RD