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The importance of personal health


As I sit at MatchPoint NYC Cafes, familiar phrases like “Chicken nuggets and fries” echo around me. It’s November 1– the day after Halloween – and candy stories are in full swing. I love a good party and quality cakes, but I’ve always seen my body as a ‘temple’. Although my high-performance tennis days are over, I still treat my body with respect, preparing for recreational games, skiing and other high-energy sports.

Many athletes jump into training without a plan for self-care in their new role. Tired of endless hours of trial and rigorous training, we don’t always know how to get through. I was that athlete: I quit all sports after college, leaving racquetball behind, only to face health problems from the sudden switch. It took guidance from a knowledgeable physician to help me understand that athletes need to stay active and adapt to their changing bodies. This experience led me back to tennis, fitness and cardio – and a deeper understanding of nutrition and recovery.

Here’s what I’ve learned and want to share:

Once an athlete, always an athlete.
Cardio is essential – standing all day doesn’t count. Move!
Nutrition is medicine – what you eat matters.
Choose supplements wisely; bioavailability is essential.

Physical and mental demands

Repetitive movements and intense workouts damage joints and muscles. This physical toll requires strategic recovery measures to prevent burnout and injury. Meanwhile, the mental demands of training and exercise require cognitive resilience. Nutrient like omega-3s, B vitamins and antioxidants are essential for maintaining mental clarity and stability under pressure.

Why adapted nutrition matters

For athletes and coaches, nutrition alone won’t cut it. A balanced approach to hydration, macronutrients and targeted supplementation helps meet the body’s unique needs and maximize its performance potential. Adapted nutrition supports not only peak performance but also longevity, especially as recovery time naturally slows with age.

After all, nutrition is more than fuel—it’s an investment in the body’s resilience and adaptability. If this inspires even one person to take a closer look at their routine, I’ve accomplished my goal.

Khrystsina Tryboi is an experienced tennis coach, sports nutritionist and former college tennis player with a deep commitment to health and performance. With over six years of experience as Marketing Director at MatchPoint NYCKhrystsina combines her expertise in athletics and marketing to empower others. She is also a dedicated volunteer with RSPAN AND journeymanwhere she contributes to the tennis community through service and leadership.

As the mother of two young athletes, Khrystsina knows firsthand the importance of health, wellness and sustainable performance strategies. She is the founder of Ace. Yours.Court, an initiative designed to help coaches and athletes optimize their physical and mental performance through tailored wellness routines. With a passion for holistic health, Khrystsina is on a mission to help others achieve peak performance both on and off the court.





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