Eat Right for Sports and Performance
Listen to locker room talk at the gym and you'll hear lots of conflicting tips about what you should eat and drink before and after you work out. These answers to five common questions about fueling your workout sort fact from fiction.
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On July 11, 2012 - day 54 of the Olympic Torch Relay - 120 inspirational torchbearers, including Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics President Ethan A. Bergman, PhD, RD, CD, FADA, carried the flame as it traveled 105.35 miles through 13 communities on its journey from Reading to Salisbury, England.
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What does it take to fuel the strength, speed, endurance and grace of the athletes we see on our TVs? It takes years of training to obtain a coveted spot on an Olympic team, and sports dietitians are part of that team – helping to propel athletes to achieve the Olympic motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger).
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It's race day. Marathon day. 26.2 miles. You've been training for the last several months, preparing for everything within your control. One of the biggest factors that will determine how you finish is sports nutrition and how you fuel your body. This single fact alone can be the difference between barely finishing a race and finishing strong.
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Want to run faster? Try borscht. A study by researchers at Saint Louis University, published in the April 2012 issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, shows that eating cooked beets "acutely improves running performance." The key, the study says, is nitrate.
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Are you looking for a great form of exercise with a small carbon footprint? Then consider adding biking to your weekly fitness routine. Biking is a great way to improve your health and burn calories.
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Whether you're an elite athlete or an active person, a solid sports nutrition plan can support your training and improve your performance, all while promoting health and wellness.
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