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DID YOU KNOW?
The first swimming goggles, in the 1300’s,
were made from polished, clear tortoise shell.
The amount of endurance it takes to be a good swimmer is why a swimmer's nutrition is so crucial to their strength and speed in the water. As a swimmer it is very important to pay attention to the type of nutrition you are putting into your body. No matter how much you swim or train, without the proper swimmer's nutrition you won't get very far.
Ever looked at an Olympic swimmer's body. They are perfect physical specimens. But as stated above that is not just because of the amount of time in the water. Elite athletes like professional swimmers take high quality supplements on top of a very nutritious diet that includes:
* Organic vegetables
* Organic fruits
* Organic Nuts
* Organic meat (steak, chicken, wild fish) or supplements for protein.
If you are a vegetarian swimmer, make sure you take some type of protein supplement, (preferably soy protein because it is plant based). We can't stress enough the importance of protein for a swimmer's nutrition. Without it your muscles will not be healthy or able to develop properly.
How Often Should I Eat For Proper Swimmer's Nutrition?
A swimmer that is training heavily (more than two hours a day) should eat four to seven times a day, but they should eat light each meal. Eating heavy food or eating too much at one sitting will weigh down a good swimmer and make them lethargic and unable to train.
How Many Daily Calories Are Involved In A Swimmer's Nutrition
Throughout the day an Olympic swimmer will often consume four to five thousand calories, granted they train six to ten hours a day. If you are heavily into training in the pool and are wondering how many calories you should consume to give you optimal energy levels you should consult your local certified health care provider. Just remember, what food you put into your body as a swimmer is just as important as how much.
High quality supplements should also be included in a swimmer's nutrition. Unless your swimming trainer can implement all the foods you need into your diet to get the amount of vitamins and minerals you need on a daily basis you definitely need supplements.
At Diet Health and Fitness we know you that if you continue to train and implement the above swimmer's nutritionrecommendations into your diet you will be able to swim faster and longer because of it. A swimmer's nutrition should not be taken for granted, it is just as important as your hours in the pool.
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