Fuel for Practice
Right before and during a competition you should never _________
Try something new OR consume protein/fat/fiber
I am yellow and a quick carb. I am a fruit.
Banana/Pineapple/Mango
You need these two things after gymnastics
carbs and protein
before, during and after training you want what type of carb
quick!!
I am good macronutrient to have before gymnastics
carbs
I am cheese, milk, and yogurt and I contain protein
Dairy
A gymnast forgot to eat lunch and feels tired halfway through practice. What nutrient might they need more of?
Carbs!!
What's a good snack between events at a meet?
quick carb (Examples: fruit snacks, applesauce, juice)
I am usually overlooked but a great recovery protein and hydration source
chocolate milk
QUICK/SIMPLE Carbs give us fast energy. Examples are fruit snacks, applesauce, and granola bars.
COMPLEX Carbs give us energy slowly because they contain _______. Examples are oatmeal, whole-wheat pasta, andsweet potatoes.
Fiber!
You should aim to have how many snacks a day?
2-3
A gymnast ate some hard boiled eggs after a hot practice and nothing else. What two things could they add to their snack to have the best recovery? (give specific example)
a carb (crackers, sunchips, fruit snacks, juice) + hydration (water, gatorade, juice, smoothie)