Macronutrients
This macro is your bodies PRIMARY source of energy.
Carbohydrates
You want to limit or exclude these two nutrients before workouts.
Fat & protein
The timeframe in which a post workout SNACK should be consumed?
30 minutes - 1 hour
How often should you be eating during the day?
The macronutrient responsible for muscle repair after an intense workout.
Protein
Low energy and fatigue occur much easier if you don't do this before practice.
Eat carbohydrates
What 2 nutrients should be included in your post-workout snack?
Carbs & Protein
True of False: Snacking throughout the day and eating a LARGE dinner will help your performance.
False
The macronutrient responsible for protecting organs and may aid in soreness.
Fat
True or False: Fruit Snacks make a good pre-workout snack within an hour of swimming.
True
Post-workout nutrition should help refuel, repair and what?
If you crave sweets at night, what does this likely mean?
You did NOT eat enough during the day
Which macronutrient do you want to eat BEFORE activity?
Carbohydrates
This macronutrient takes the longest to digest, hence why we don't suggest eating it before workouts.
Fat
True or false - since you are swimming in a pool you won't have much fluid loss during a workout.
False
What foods should every meal include?
Carbs, Protein, Color
Which macronutrient is essential for the structure of your cell membranes?
Fat
Pre-workout fueling should include food and what?
Hydration
The amount of fluid that should be consumed for every pound lost during a workout.
16 fl oz
What nutrients should each snack include?
Carbs & Protein