Sunday, April 6, 2008

What to eat before a practice game/training?

BEFORE PRACTICE GAME/TRAINING

Light snack consisting of carbohydrates (fruit,pasta) about 1 ½ hours prior to practice/game.

This will enable quick digestion, energy release to working muscle and will help in avoiding cramps.

Large/heavy meals before a practice/game will result in.

  • Not being able to run at full capacity.
  • Tiredness/weighed down
  • Cramps and irritability
  • Possible vomiting
  • And not being to keep up

No chocolate bar, chips or ice cream

This will weigh down athlete and not provide a boost of energy.

If practice/game is scheduled around mealtime, only have a small snack on the way to the event. It is better to play on a slightly empty stomach and have a regular meal after the event.

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