Nutrition for athletes
Ever had the feeling you just did not have the power to go glat out on that hill? It struck you as you trained like never before. However, trainining is one, resting is two and...nutrition is three. Only when you optimise all three of these will you be able to maximise your abilities. We'll give you a few pointers on what to do, and...what not to do.

Nutrition rule 1: Do not skip meals

Sounds easy, but it often takes effort not to skip a meal. For pointers , when training try to stick to these meals:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Small lunch
  • Workout(and yes, EAT during and just after your workout)
  • Dinner

As for times, try to stick to regular intervals and schemes, but a little variation will certainly not hurt you, so don't be afraid to postpone a mail just a little. DO keep in mind not to eat to close before your training ofcourse. As for calories intake, this differs from person to person, please contact a specialist to see what suits you best. And, keep in mind you need A LOT more calories when training a lot.

Nutrition rule 2: Good food and good balance

Often athletes are told not to eat fat. Not eating any fat at all can have a tremendous impact on your endurance, as fat is essential for your muscles as well. 

If you're looking for a complete diet on what to eat, when to eat it....forget it, we will not give this advice. As said, it is a personal matter as well and you will have to take into account your own metabolism as well as your training schedule. Consult a specialist!! And do not take everyone's advice on training, there's a lot of bad advice out there. 

A few pointers; use olive oil instead of greasy butter, do not spoil your healthy salads with dressings, try skipping unhealthy snacks and replace them by nuts, raisins and fruit. Plus, variety is king...do not eat that lean-mean pasta with tomato sauce each and every day; try roasting a good salmon and a steak once in a while. 

Nutrition rule 3: Fuel up before your training

Yes, you definitely should eat before your training. Ofcourse, do not go training straight after having had that pasta, but go training approxiamtely 1 to 1,5 hours afterwards. Try eating a small snack like an energy bar just 10 minutes prior to starting your training as well; this can make a lot of difference. And ofcourse...do eat DURING that training should you have planned an endurance training.

Nutrition rule 4: Personalise

Yes, we have emphasised this several times before and we will do it again. Try variations. Try eating just prior to your training, and varying the time from that meal to your training to determine what's best. 

 

 
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