WHY MAGNESIUM MATTERS FOR YOUR TRAINING

When it comes to improving your training performance, most people think of protein, hydration, or carbs. But there’s one nutrient that often flies under the radar — magnesium.

This powerful mineral is involved in more than 300 processes in the body, many of which directly affect how you train, recover, and feel every day. From muscle function to sleep quality, magnesium is one of those behind-the-scenes heroes that keeps everything running smoothly.

What Magnesium Does

Magnesium supports every stage of your training — before, during, and after. It helps:

• Muscles contract and relax properly (preventing those annoying cramps or tightness

  

  mid-WOD).

• Convert food into energy, powering your workouts and reducing fatigue.

• Regulate the nervous system, helping your body wind down post-training.

• Support healthy sleep, which is when your body does most of its recovery work.

• Manage stress and mood, by balancing cortisol levels and calming the body’s “fight or flight” response.

When magnesium levels are low, you might feel the effects — fatigue, poor sleep, twitchy muscles, slower recovery, or low energy. These are subtle signs that your body is running low on one of its most important minerals.

⚡ Why Athletes and Active People Need More

If you’re training multiple times a week or doing intense workouts, your magnesium needs are higher than average. That’s because:

• You lose magnesium through sweat, especially in high-intensity or hot sessions.

• Your body uses more magnesium to fuel energy production and muscle repair.

• Intense exercise can increase stress hormones, which can deplete magnesium even further.

This makes it crucial for athletes and gym-goers to stay on top of their intake — not just for performance, but for overall recovery, energy, and mood balance.

🥦 Where to Get It

You can find magnesium naturally in foods like:

• Leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, silverbeet)

• Nuts and seeds (almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia)

• Legumes and whole grains

• Dark chocolate (bonus!)

For those who train hard or sweat a lot, a magnesium supplement can help maintain optimal levels. There are different forms — magnesium citrate, glycinate, or malate — each with slightly different benefits and absorption rates.

The Bottom Line

Magnesium isn’t just another supplement — it’s a foundation mineral that keeps your body functioning at its best. It helps you train harder, recover faster, sleep deeper, and handle stress better.

When your magnesium levels are optimal, you’ll notice it — smoother lifts, more consistent energy, and calmer recovery days.

Small mineral. Big performance boost. Don’t overlook it — make magnesium part of your recovery strategy.

Want to know if you’re getting enough?
Chat with one of the CF505 coaches — we can help you spot the signs of low magnesium and recommend food or supplement options that suit your training goals.

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