PREPARATION IS KEY:
TRAINING FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Elite athletes don’t reach the top overnight. Olympic competitors, professional athletes, and championship teams spend years training, refining skills, and caring for their physical and mental health. Every practice session, recovery routine and nutritional decision contributes to their ability to perform at their best.

While most people aren’t preparing for athletics on a global stage, the same philosophy can apply to everyday life. Work, family responsibilities, fitness goals and personal commitments all require energy, focus and resilience. Preparation is key, and supporting your everyday health with the right habits, like proper nutrition and oral hygiene, can help you feel ready for whatever the day brings.

What Elite Athletes Can Teach Us About Preparation

Top athletes approach their performance holistically. Training is only one piece of the puzzle. Their routines often include:

• Daily physical training to strengthen muscles and endurance
• Mental conditioning to maintain focus and resilience
• Recovery routines to support long-term performance
• Nutritional support to help fuel the body and maintain wellness

Nutrition plays a particularly important role. Athletes must carefully plan their diets to ensure they’re getting essential vitamins and nutrients that support muscles, energy and overall health.

For everyday athletes, whether that means running a 5K, practicing yoga or simply staying active, maintaining balanced nutrition can also help support the immune system and everyday health.

Soccer stars Crystal Dunn and Tyler Adams share their game-day routines and recovery habits.

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Nutritional Support for Everyday Performance

Elite athletes may be prescribed a diet that’s specific to the rigors of their sport; a powerlifter may focus on consuming protein, while athletes that compete in ultra-marathons may need to make sure they’re consuming enough fats.1 While most people try to eat balanced meals, busy schedules and the availability of fast or convenient foods can make it challenging to consistently get all the nutrients your body needs.1 That’s where a multivitamin may help support overall wellness.

A daily Centrum multivitamin like Centrum MultiGummies Multi + Omega-3 Fatty Acids can provide nutritional support designed to help bolster multiple aspects of health, including:*

• Heart health: Specially designed with B-vitamins to support heart health plus EPA & DHA Omega-3s*  
  Not a replacement for cholesterol-lowering drugs.
• Immune health: Contains Vitamin D and Antioxidants like Vitamins C & E to support the health of the immune system*
• Brain health: To help support normal brain function and mental clarity with Zinc and B-vitamins*

Adding a Centrum multivitamin to your routine can be a simple way to help support your everyday health, helping you feel confident that you’re taking steps toward supporting wellness. As with all nutritional supplements, consult your healthcare provider before adding one to your daily regimen.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Sources:

1. Advances in Understanding the Interplay between Dietary Practices, Body Composition, and Sports Performances in Athletes. National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10892519/. Accessed 3/10/26.
2. Sports and Immunity, from the recreational to the elite athlete. ScienceDirect. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666991924000484#s0020. Accessed 3/10/26.
3. Understanding the Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health. Penn School of Dental Medicine. https://penndentalmedicine.org/blog/connection-between-oral-health-and-overall-health/. Accessed 3/11/26.
4. Sports Diet and Oral Health in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review. National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10890155/. Accessed 3/10/26.
5. Dietary Supplements for Immune Function and Infectious Diseases. National Institute of Health. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ImmuneFunction-Consumer/. Accessed 4/7/2026.