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Keeping up a demanding workout schedule along with other commitments will undoubtedly leave you feeling fatigued. The Bay Club’s Fitness Director Paul Weidner at Westshore Yacht Club suggests that if you feel chronically fatigued, it may be due to one or more of the following reasons:

• Low iron levels - especially among women and vegetarians. Iron helps to transport oxygen in the blood and therefore one of the first symptoms of iron deficiency is fatigue and an inability to exercise to the same intensity. Red meat is your best source of iron as it is the most readily absorbable source - aim for three-to-four lean, red meat meals per week. If you don’t eat meat, consuming vitamin C with another iron source will assist its absorption.
• Sources of iron - ranked from best to least:
• Red meat, liver and kidney beans
• White meats, fish and seafood
• Dried peas and beans (e.g. soybeans, baked beans, lentils)
• Bread, fortified breakfast cereals and some vegetables
• Inadequate carbohydrate intake - trying to train on low glycogen stores is exhausting and makes it impossible to achieve high exercise intensities. If your body is shutting down to preserve energy between workouts, try upping your carbohydrate intake.
• Overtraining - no amount of good nutrition can compensate for overtraining. Re-evaluate your schedule and ensure you have enough recovery time between workouts and always have at least one day of rest.

Among this advice, Paul is always available at The Bay Club at Westshore Yacht Club to answer any questions regarding nutrition and workouts. Residents and members enjoy having Paul’s motivation and support when they are visiting the fitness center.

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