Athletes who do not refuel and rehydrate during and after activities will not have the optimal level of energy to play at the same intensity the next day
     -To help the recovery process, athletes should eat a high carb snack within 30 minutes after practice or competition and a healthy meal two hours later
     -Carbs are the most efficient source of energy for muscles and they should make up approx. 60% of an athletes diet
     -Sports drinks are an ideal way for athletes to rehydrate during and after exercise
Dehydration can impact your safety,mental & physical performance, recovery, and increase risk for injury
    -Drink throughout the day
    -Muscle Cramping
        -Inadequate fluids
        -Inadequate sodium(salt)
        -Inadequate levels of other electrolytes
    -Appropriate Competition Nutrition
        -Meal should be 3-5 hours before game
        -Plenty of carbs, some protein, only little fat
        -At least 1 fruit or veggie
        -Add salt, pick salty foods
        -Lots of fluids, no caffeine
    -Finish Strong
        -Hydrate & crab up at half time or during breaks
        -Include Fluids:Gatorade,water
        -Carbs:Gatorade,fruit,honey,gummy fruit snacks,graham snacks,pieces of sports bar
    -Recovery Foods
        -Sports drinks
        -Granola, energy or breakfast bars
        -Bagels w/ peanut butter
        -Sub sandwichs
        -Crackers & cheese
        -Burritos
        -Fresh fruit, apples, bananas, oranges, grapes
        -Chocolate milk
        -Animal crackers
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