If you're an athlete who's hard into training, one thing that you absolutely must be taking into account is the nutrition that you are using on a day to day basis.

Fail to get the right nutrition in and you will fail to see the performance that you should. There's absolutely no denying the fact that while your training program is going to have a significant influence on the progress you are seeing, your diet is going to go hand in hand with that training program to get you the best results.

Eat poorly and you won't have energy to exercise, you won't recover from that exercise quickly, and you may find that you even increase your risk of suffering from injury.

In the following guide, we're going to walk you through some of the most important considerations for today's athletes of all ages. It's important to note that your nutrition needs are going to change as you advance in skill level and get older.

As such, we'll provide the adjustments you need to know if you're just beginning and are of a younger age, if you're at the novice level and getting ready to advance, and if you're making your way up the ladder and are considered a semipro or pro athlete. This way, you can easily adjust your diet so that it's right for you.