Unload 3 Myths Of Nutrition And Sports That Make The Results Not Maximum

Illustration of the myth of sport. (Pexels/Mikhail Nilov)

JAKARTA - After the COVID-19 pandemic, a healthy lifestyle by adopting a healthy diet and sports is increasingly popular with many people. The trend of exercising such as jogging, running, gym, to pound fit is done by many people after returning from work.

However, along with the high spirit of sports, there are things that are often forgotten, namely adequate and balanced daily nutritional intake. Nutrition and exercise intake are closely related and mutually influential, so they must be fulfilled properly.

However, many people are still trapped in myths related to nutrition and sports that make their implementation not optimal. Here are some of these myths that should stop being trusted.

1. Regular exercise is enough to maintain fitness

In fact, exercise without adequate nutritional support will actually make the body tired faster. Proteins for muscles, calcium for bones, fiber for digestion, and vitamins and minerals must still be met every day to keep the body in shape, outside of exercising regularly.

Physical activities require complete nutritional intake such as protein, calcium, food fiber, and protein. Natural antioxidants from olives are also important to keep energy stable. The challenge is how to meet all these needs practically in the midst of daily busyness," said Health Communicator Kalbe Nutritionals, dr. Laurencia Ardi, in an official statement, Friday, August 8, 2025.

2. Nutrients are sufficient from heavy foods only

Many people believe that fulfilling nutrition is enough just by consuming heavy foods. In fact, in the midst of busy activities, the body still treats practical but nutritious additional intake.

Ready-to-eat drinks containing protein, calcium, food fiber, and natural antioxidants such as those in Entrasol can be a simple solution to keep energy stable at any time, without having to wait for a large meal time.

3. Coffee is not good for sports

Coffee is not just a drink to deal with sleepiness. Coffee is actually good too to help increase focus and durability when exercising with caffeine in it.

The ideal time to consume it is 45-60 minutes before physical activity, while still paying attention to the portion and balance of nutrients. Some healthy and nutritious coffees that can be tried include Entrasol and Anomali Coffee collaborations, namely Choco Blaze, Salty Crush, and Matcha Fusion, which contain calcium, protein, fiber, and extracting olives.

Entrasol itself through its campaign #PejuangBerdikari continues to encourage urban communities to be more independent in maintaining the balance of physical activity and nutrition. By collaborating to launch healthy and nutritious coffee, it is hoped that it can help people fulfill nutrition more fun and practical.

The #PejuangBerdikari campaign has become a forum to invite the public to be more aware of the importance of nutrition in the midst of high mobility. Our collaboration with Anomali Coffee is a real step to keep nutrition relevant and integrated in a dynamic urban lifestyle," concluded Marketing Entrasol, Dessyana.