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Eat Right, Swim Faster - A Nutritional Guide

By Abby Knox, SwimSwam, 01/22/18, 12:00PM PST

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Eating as soon as possible after training (especially during the first 30 minutes) is the key to starting your body’s recovery process. 

Getting your nutrition right is key for athletic success. The right meal and snack choices every day will significantly improve your performance in training and competition. You will be able to train harder for longer, recover quicker between swim practices and, most importantly, race faster at swim meets. Not only that, but you will stay healthier throughout the season, which means fewer training days and competitions missed through sickness.

Carbohydrates are the essential fuel for high performance athletes

As an athlete, carbohydrate is your body’s preferred fuel, especially for high intensity swimming. Eating carbohydrate foods at regular intervals throughout the day will top up your muscle fuel and allow you to push yourself harder in training.