MAVR BlogJanuary 3, 20266 min read

15 Signs You Need a Sports Nutrition App

Still tracking calories in a spreadsheet? Guessing your hydration needs? These 15 signs suggest it's time to upgrade to a dedicated sports nutrition app.

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Quick Answer

You need a sports nutrition app if you guess fueling, use spreadsheets, skip recovery nutrition, or struggle with race-day planning. MAVR automates everything.

Spreadsheets can't adapt to daily training variations.
Manual tracking is error-prone and time-consuming.
Recovery nutrition timing is critical and easily missed.
Race-day planning requires precision that apps handle automatically.

If any of these signs sound familiar, it's time to consider a sports nutrition app:

The 15 Signs

  • 1. You use spreadsheets to plan your nutrition
  • 2. You're not sure how many carbs you need per hour during races
  • 3. You've bonked or hit the wall in a race
  • 4. You skip recovery nutrition because it's too complicated
  • 5. You guess your hydration needs instead of calculating them
  • 6. You're not sure if you're underfueling or overfueling
  • 7. You've never tested your sweat rate
  • 8. Your nutrition plan doesn't change based on training load
  • 9. You're confused about carb loading timing and amounts
  • 10. You've had GI distress during races
  • 11. You're not sure what to eat before, during, and after workouts
  • 12. You forget to fuel until you're already tired
  • 13. You're spending too much time planning meals and snacks
  • 14. You want to optimize performance but don't know where to start
  • 15. You're still using MyFitnessPal for training nutrition

Why a Sports Nutrition App Changes Everything

  • Automates calculations based on your training calendar
  • Provides personalized carb, protein, and hydration targets
  • Plans race-day fueling with gel timing and hydration schedules
  • Guides recovery nutrition with timely reminders
  • Tracks trends over time to optimize your strategy

What MAVR Does for You

  • Syncs with your training calendar to adjust daily targets
  • Calculates personalized sweat rate and hydration needs
  • Builds race-day plans including carb loading and gel timing
  • Guides gut training to increase carb tolerance
  • Provides recovery nutrition recommendations

Upgrade your nutrition from guesswork to precision.

Download MAVR

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is MAVR worth it for age-group athletes?

Yes. MAVR provides the same science-backed guidance that elite athletes use, at a fraction of the cost of hiring a sports dietitian.

Does MAVR replace a sports dietitian?

For most athletes, MAVR covers 90% of nutrition needs. For complex medical or performance issues, a dietitian may still be valuable.

Can I use MAVR with my current training app?

MAVR works alongside your training app by importing your calendar and adapting recommendations accordingly.

How is MAVR different from MyFitnessPal?

MyFitnessPal counts calories. MAVR optimizes performance nutrition based on your training demands and race goals.