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Training report presented by Muscle MLK: How the 'Caps use 'volumetrics' to stay fit during the offseason

VANCOUVER, BC – To perform at the highest level in Major League Soccer, players need to consume thousands of calories per day to remain in peak condition during a busy season.

Yet, with training intensity dropping during the offseason it is important to ensure players are eating the right foods to stay in shape and to prepare for next season.

The ‘Caps work closely with sport dietitian Emma McCrudden, who has managed the diets of dozens of professional athletes competing in football, rugby, swimming and multiple Winter Olympic sports, to help ‘Caps players find the best way to remain fit and healthy during the winter break.