NBA FIT Team: Devin Harris
Devin is a member of the New Jersey Nets. He attended Wisconsin University where he was named the Big-Ten Player of The Year. He was the 5th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. This past season Devin was named a reserve for the 2009 NBA All-Star Game, his first time being named an All-Star in his career.
The NBA is known for its tough 82 game schedule. With all that goes into completing an NBA season, how important is it for you to remain active during your downtime during the season and during the off-season?
it's very important, lifting weights and cardio.
What you put into you body is very important to your overall performance. What foods or beverages do you incorporate into your daily routine that helps you perform at your maximum level?
Protein shakes and gatorade bars.
NBA players are some of the best conditioned athletes in the world. Other than playing basketball, what would you say are some of the benefits of being and eating healthy?
You feel better, you have more energy and you're live longer.
The NBA game is fast paced and physical. As an NBA player how important is it to develop a strong core since running, jumping, physical play, endurance and athleticism are key to having success?
It's very important and, it'll keep you from getting injured. It also helps with your balance and lower center of gravity.
In order to reach your maximum performance level for games, what meals do you eat pre-game? Post-game?
Pre-game salads grilled salmon and vegetables Post-game grilled chicken and pasta.
