By Marco Christiansen | Jun 21, 2021
DO NOT GO TO A COMPETITION WITHOUT A COOLER FILLED WITH HEALTHY SNACKS OPTIONS
YOU CAN ADD 1-2 SERVINGS OF CARBS, 1 SERVING OF PROTEIN AND 1 SERVING OF GOOD FAT PER DAY
MAKE SURE THAT THE MEAL YOU CONSUME SHOULD BE SMALL AND FREQUENT.AVOID ANY IRRITATING OR SPICY FOOD
CONSUME A BALANCED MINI MEAL 3-4 HOURS BEFORE COMPETITION.YOUR MEAL SHOULD INCLUDE COMPLEX CARBS, LEAN PROTEIN, MODERATE FAT AND SODIUM.
DRINK WATER FREQUENTLY TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HYDRATION STATUS
ELECTROLYTE THAT PLAY A ROLE IN HYDRATRION; SODIUM, CHLORIDE, POTTASIUM, MAGNESIUM ETC.
CONSUME A SMALL PERFORMANCE ENHANCING SNACK 30-40 MIN BEFORE YOUR FIRST EVENT AND AFTR EACH EVENT
LIQUIDS ARE QUICKLY ABSORBED AND ARE GREAT SNACKS TO AVOID GI DISTRESS.YOU CAN CHOOSE CHOCOLATE MILK, SMOOTHIE OR YOUGART.
CONSUME A RECOVERY SNACK THAT IS HIGH IN CARBS AND PROTEIN WITHIN 20 MIN OF YOU FINAL EVENT.
AFTER COMPETITION, SIP ON WATER EVERY 10-20 MIN FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY