Monday, February 20, 2012

Daily Training Tip #615

As discussed on Friday, Pre-Game Meals help bring the team a little closer together. Pre-Game Meals are designed to add the proper nutrients to your body, so your body can perform better during competition. Pre-Game Meals should...


1) Be rich in Carbohydrates, low in Fats and low in Proteins. Meals should be 60% low glycemic carbs and .5-1.5 grams of protein per KG of body weight.

2) You should eat your meal 3-4 hours before the start of your game.

3) Meals should be easy to digest foods. These might be different for different people. So a "generic" meal for the entire team might not work.

4) Stay away from foods/drinks with lots of sugar within an hour of the game.

5) Drink small amounts of water very frequently. Small amounts more often is much more beneficial for you than one large amount of water.

6) Stick with familiar foods. A Pre-Game Meal isn't the time to try new foods.

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