Vegetarian Exercise Statement
Concise Position Statement
Vegetarian vs. Omnivorous diet and athletic endurance
Food and Nutrition is a part of daily life. Author Barbara Bushman of the book Complete Guide to Fitness and Health physical activity and nutrition guidelines for every age finds our bodies use energy for daily activities and exercise (Bushman 205). Therefore, the concise statement for week four is inspired by a short article titled “you can veg out!” in the delicious living magazine. The article describes researchers from Arizona State University determine if a vegetarian diet hinders athletic performance. After careful study and research, they conclude that a vegetarian diet does not compromise athletic endurance. (Nutrition Living).
In fact, studies conclude that vegetarians held a higher VO2 max (Maximal oxygen uptake for endurance. I live a vegetarian diet and lift weights, so I was inspired to learn more about vegetarian (no- meat eater) and omnivorous (meat and plant eater) athletic performance. Based on my experience, I have increased endurance and energy since switching to a vegetarian diet. Thus, I believe a vegetarian diet produce better athletic endurance and strength than an omnivore. …show more content…
Theoretically, the public perceives the omnivorous diet is less superior than a vegetarian diet for strength and endurance conditioning. For instance, legend Jim Morris (August 31, 1935 – January 28, 2016), body builder/trainer and vegan died unexpectedly. Many attribute his death to an extreme non-vegan diet while training (Great Vegan Athletes). Nonetheless, many other stories edify how a vegetarian athlete can build muscle and maintain their diet. An example is found in athletic bodybuilder Robert Cheeke who has been bodybuilding since December 8, 1995
Vegetarian vs. Omnivorous diet and athletic endurance
Food and Nutrition is a part of daily life. Author Barbara Bushman of the book Complete Guide to Fitness and Health physical activity and nutrition guidelines for every age finds our bodies use energy for daily activities and exercise (Bushman 205). Therefore, the concise statement for week four is inspired by a short article titled “you can veg out!” in the delicious living magazine. The article describes researchers from Arizona State University determine if a vegetarian diet hinders athletic performance. After careful study and research, they conclude that a vegetarian diet does not compromise athletic endurance. (Nutrition Living).
In fact, studies conclude that vegetarians held a higher VO2 max (Maximal oxygen uptake for endurance. I live a vegetarian diet and lift weights, so I was inspired to learn more about vegetarian (no- meat eater) and omnivorous (meat and plant eater) athletic performance. Based on my experience, I have increased endurance and energy since switching to a vegetarian diet. Thus, I believe a vegetarian diet produce better athletic endurance and strength than an omnivore. …show more content…
Theoretically, the public perceives the omnivorous diet is less superior than a vegetarian diet for strength and endurance conditioning. For instance, legend Jim Morris (August 31, 1935 – January 28, 2016), body builder/trainer and vegan died unexpectedly. Many attribute his death to an extreme non-vegan diet while training (Great Vegan Athletes). Nonetheless, many other stories edify how a vegetarian athlete can build muscle and maintain their diet. An example is found in athletic bodybuilder Robert Cheeke who has been bodybuilding since December 8, 1995