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Health See other Health Articles Title: This Is What You Should Be Eating Before (& After) A Workout A few years ago, I went through a phase where I became obsessed with racing in triathlons. I completed about six races in all, including three half-Ironmans (a race that totals 70.3 miles). My major takeaway from that crazy, fun, empowering, but incredibly time-consuming experience was just how essential nutrition is for performance. In fact, at one point, I got so overwhelmed and tired of working out all the time (I started crying in Central Park in the middle of a bike ride out of sheer frustration and boredom), that I decided to ease back on exercise and just focus on nailing my nutrition for my last half-Ironman. I expected that this plan would totally blow up in my face, but instead I beat my time goal by three minutes on a very hilly course (a three-minute gain in racing world is huge). I also felt amazing the whole race — strong, clear-minded, focused, and positive. That is the power of good food and balanced nutrition. All athletes (even prima ballerinas!) have to eat before a big race, game, or performance. But what are their eating routines? What does Misty Copeland eat before she goes out on stage to dance the Black Swan? What does Gabby Douglas eat before she has to bounce and bend all over the gymnastics floor to win gold? What do these athletes eat after a big event, to recover and prepare for the next challenge ahead? Read on to find out. 1)(Ballerina) I make sure that my pre-performance meal is a small one but high in protein and carbs... I actually eat small snacks of nuts and fruit before and during performances. Apples dipped in peanut butter are great, too. If I try to eat a full-course dinner, I won’t have the flexibility to bend in the seemingly impossible positions required... However, on the days preceding my performance, I eat my normal, healthy meals, which contain rice, pasta, meats, vegetables, and fruits. And I always eat a meal after performing, or I wouldn’t be able to sleep. 2) (surfer)The night before competing, I will eat chicken or fish and a variety of vegetables, [depending] on the country I'm in... I am always open to trying some of the local produce I don't have at home. I look for what's in season and what their produce specialities are. The morning of my event, I will eat eggs with avocado...on rye toast and then snack on a variety of fruit and nuts depending on when I will compete in the day. "I have a half of a banana 20 minutes before I paddle out. Straight after competing, I'll have the other half of my banana with the rest of my nuts and snacks I have at the beach, and plenty of water to stay hydrated. Once I'm back to the house, I'll make some sort of meat with a variety of baked vegetables. I love baked sweet potato, pumpkin, and capsicum." 3)Misty Copeland, Ballerina. "24 hours pre-performance, I'll have something hearty: a veggie burger and salad, whole-wheat pasta with shrimp, or sushi and a salad. After a performance, I'll enjoy grilled salmon, roasted onions, carrots, and butternut squash with rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper, and a glass of Prosecco for dinner. And a peanut butter cookie for dessert!" Poster Comment: This is from a woman's magazine. Usually has one article a day worth reading.It continues at source. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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