Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt but slightly less calcium , and when paired with granola and berries it makes for a sweet treat that also provides healthy plant compounds called phytonutrients in berries.

A cup of instant oatmeal with low-fat milk. Oatmeal is a satisfying recovery snack that will keep you feeling full until your next meal, and if you have water and a microwave handy, it is hot and ready to eat in a few minutes. Pair it with a carton of low-fat milk to add protein.

Pita bread pocket stuffed with Albacore or light chunk tuna. The tuna in a pouch is less fishy tasting than canned tuna and comes in interesting flavors try sun-dried tomato and olive oil or lemon pepper. Whole wheat mini-bagel with sliced turkey, cheddar cheese and sliced apple.

I love mini-bagels; each one has calories and 25 grams of carbohydrate making a good recovery carb. Turkey is a lean protein, and a slice of cheddar cheese provides calcium and loads of flavor. Apple slices add crunch and pairs well with the turkey and cheese.

Hard cheeses, like cheddar, have less lactose milk sugar than other cheeses, so a good for those with mild lactose intolerance. All of these snacks provide carbohydrate and protein and have the added bonus of being nutrient-rich meaning they provide needed nutrients for the calories.

What is your favorite recovery snack? Fluids mainly water should be sipped regularly in the lead up the first race. To avoid stomach discomfort foods should be relatively low in fibre and fat. Suitable pre-competition meals include:. A small snack can also be eaten up to in the hours prior to a race as a final effort to top up energy levels.

For example:. Swimmers need to make sure that they take advantage of opportunities to eat and drink between events. An eating plan should be developed that fits in with individual competition schedule and includes foods that are familiar.

Competition eating should be practiced during training sessions or intra-club lead up competitions before major events to help identify food choices that will suit best.

If less than 60 minutes between races — keep options light and easy to digest. Carbohydrate rich liquids may be preferred as they are rapidly digested from the gut. If more then 1 — 2 hours between races — a more substantial meal can be eaten to top up energy needs and avoid getting hungry.

Competition and training venues do not always have suitable food and fluid options available so it is important that swimmers arrive at venues with food and fluids prepared. A cooler bag with drinks and food options should be packed and kept easily accessible for topping up with fuel and fluids throughout the day.

Recovery nutrition is especially important during competitions that are held over several days or during weeks of heavy training loads. Recovery meals and snacks should contain carbohydrate fuel , some protein for muscle repair and development and plenty of fluids and electrolytes to replace sweat losses.

A recovery meal or snack should be consumed soon after exercise period, particularly when the next training session or race is the following day. Recovery includes a variety of processes:. Optimal recovery strategies aid adaptation helping the body to become fitter, stronger and faster. It also helps the immune system to manage the stress of training.

Timing is key to optimal recovery and nutritional recovery strategies should begin within the first hour after training! The main fuel used during training is carbohydrate in the form of muscle glycogen. It is important to restock your glycogen stores after training especially when recovery between sessions is less than 8 hours.

Low glycogen stores can cause fatigue and impair power and endurance. After intense sessions aim for 1g carbohydrate per kg body mass.

As you try to focus on understanding the practice, your mind slips away to visions of the meal you are going to devour immediately upon arriving home. Once you complete the grueling set, your mind races through the sustenance awaiting in the pantry or the fridge to assemble your recovery meal.

When thinking of breakfast, do you think about pop tarts and juice or an omelet and chocolate milk? To begin, when planning a post-practice meal, it is imperative to eat healthy foods so your body can recover properly. This allows swimmers to be able to perform at a higher level consistently at practices.

In these situations, there is less time for the body to recover, and a solid nutrition plan — including post workout meals — becomes very important. To continue, the main focus should be fueling the body with carbohydrates and protein.

A solid diet for recovery should consist of a proper mix of carbohydrates and protein, depending on intensity and length of workout. The more aerobic the workout, the fewer carbs you need in the ratio The more anaerobic and higher intensity the workout, the more carbohydrates you need to replenish your energy stores a or ratio.

Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the muscles and liver. If you do not consume enough of these macronutrients from your diet, your body will not be able to perform at a peak level..

The energy needs of an athlete differ if you are male or female. As you get older, your energy needs will change again as your body grows and you acquire more muscle. Changes in training, such as higher intensity and more volume, also requires more energy used by your body.

For example a 15 year old male sprinter doing 5, yards might require 3,, calories a day but if the same athlete was a distance swimmer doing 9, yards daily he will probably need closer to calories a day.

If a 17 year old female did the same workouts, she may need 2,, calories or 4,, calories respectively. Fueling for performance is specific to the individual. It not only alters athletic performance but can also change your mental state, ability to focus, school work, etc. It can often be beneficial to meet with a Sports Dietitian to assess your needs and come up with a game plan!

In the meantime, here are some tools to support you. If you have an afternoon workout, no problem! If you have an early workout the best thing we can do is provide the body with quick energy as soon as we wake up for a workout. Sometimes this means waking up a few minutes early to make what we need.

Carbohydrates that provide quick, easily digested energy for pre workout meals are listed below. Recovery begins the minute you start working out. During practice you are constantly burning fuel.

In order to be at your best through a two hour long workout and especially when doing doubles, you need to be fueling during practice. You have to train your body to do this, its not always easy!

You are on the front lines with your athletes. Here are some ways to ensure you get the most out of your swimmers. Have you heard it suggested in this article that hot dogs, nachos, candy bars, and soda will help our swimmers perform?

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During workout Recovery begins the minute you start working out. Some people get an upset stomach when trying this, the challenge is to find the right carb source for you and stick with it to give your body a chance to see how much better it will feel with fuel available!

A cup of instant oatmeal with low-fat milk. Oatmeal is a satisfying recovery snack that will keep you feeling full until your next meal, and if you have water and a microwave handy, it is hot and ready to eat in a few minutes.

Pair it with a carton of low-fat milk to add protein. Pita bread pocket stuffed with Albacore or light chunk tuna. The tuna in a pouch is less fishy tasting than canned tuna and comes in interesting flavors try sun-dried tomato and olive oil or lemon pepper.

Whole wheat mini-bagel with sliced turkey, cheddar cheese and sliced apple. I love mini-bagels; each one has calories and 25 grams of carbohydrate making a good recovery carb. Turkey is a lean protein, and a slice of cheddar cheese provides calcium and loads of flavor.

Apple slices add crunch and pairs well with the turkey and cheese. Hard cheeses, like cheddar, have less lactose milk sugar than other cheeses, so a good for those with mild lactose intolerance. All of these snacks provide carbohydrate and protein and have the added bonus of being nutrient-rich meaning they provide needed nutrients for the calories.

What is your favorite recovery snack? Send me your ideas via email for a future column!

By Madilyn Sindelar, Swimming World College Intern. Your stomach begins to grumble as your coach explains the main set. As you try to focus on understanding the practice, your mind slips away to visions of the meal you are going to devour immediately upon arriving home.

Once you complete the grueling set, your mind races through the sustenance awaiting in the pantry or the fridge to assemble your recovery meal. When thinking of breakfast, do you think about pop tarts and juice or an omelet and chocolate milk?

To begin, when planning a post-practice meal, it is imperative to eat healthy foods so your body can recover properly. This allows swimmers to be able to perform at a higher level consistently at practices.

In these situations, there is less time for the body to recover, and a solid nutrition plan — including post workout meals — becomes very important. To continue, the main focus should be fueling the body with carbohydrates and protein.

A solid diet for recovery should consist of a proper mix of carbohydrates and protein, depending on intensity and length of workout. The more aerobic the workout, the fewer carbs you need in the ratio A diet rich in nutrient dense foods will fuel your workouts and help you make the most of each training session.

Related: How I Lost 10kg Swimming with MySwimPro. But proper hydration is key to swimming well. To figure out how much water you should be drinking during your swims, Maggie recommends weighing yourself before and after your workout. Subtract your end weight from your start weight to determine the amount of fluid you lost, and rehydrate.

If you find that you are losing pounds or more during your workout, you need to rehydrate with even more water than you would normally drink. Maggie also recommends adding electrolytes to your water bottle after your workout to replenish electrolytes lost in your sweat.

Maggie says swimmers — and athletes in general — should not be afraid of hunger. If you get really hungry at night, you are probably underfueling during the day.

Try adding more food to your meals and snacks throughout the day. Follow Maggie on Instagram at dietitian. maggie for more tips! My go to snack before swim training is a peanut butter and jam jelly in the USA sandwich.

It works for me. For drinking during swimming I make my own sports drink. I make a litre of cherries and berries flavoured squash, add 6 teaspoons of sugar and a good handful of salt. Cheaper than buying branded sports drinks, and works just as well.

I loved her passion! Definitely that of a dedicated swimmer and dietician. I learned from her and was given some food for thought. I would love to hear a discussion between her and Dr. Sears of the Zone Diet. And congratulations on a very professional website, which I am just starting to appreciate.

Thank you. I fuel up with oatmeal with blueberries, coconut and nuts with high protein milk. I layer it so u get some with every bite.

It generally takes an hour and twenty minutes so the oatmeal fuels my workout and I am not starving 40 laps in. But it is OK to have an occasional slice of pizza!

How: How much food, or how many calories an athlete needs is determined by age, gender, height, performance goals, body composition, and physical conditioning. This should be assessed with a knowledgeable sports dietitian so an athlete can feel confident they are fueling for success.

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