Many factors contribute to success in sport, including talent, training, motivation and resistance to injury. When highly talented, motivated and well trained athletes gather for competition, the margin between victory and defeat is usually small. Attention to every detail can make that vital difference, and nutrition is a key element of the serious athlete’s preparation.
The International Olympic Committee has a very long but useful document they created for nutrition and athletes. It covers topics of:
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Coach Ragusa's Quick Tips for Nutrition
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Alcohol and Athletic Performance |
Caffeine and athletic performance |
Fueling to Win, Kate Davis
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Eating During Exercise
Carbs - High intensity exercise fuel, digested quickly
Fats - All day energy, moderate intensity exercise fuel Protein - Only fuels exercise if necessary, you do not want this to be your exercise fuel What to eat pre-workout
Pre-workout Granola Bar - What to look for?
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