A ‘balanced’ meal for an athlete is hugely important for both training and competition, so it’s a good idea to know what types of things you can cook that will give you what’s required. Below you’ll find 13 excellent ideas for a balanced breakfast.
When considering protein for recovery, the timing, frequency and amount all play a pivotal role for optimal results.
Nutrition has a tendency to get over complicated but essentially it boils down to one basic principle.
If your sport has specific body comp targets that you need to reach but you find you are struggling to manage or maintain them, you might look to what you are eating and the portion sizes to see what is contributing extra kilojoules and still be left scratching you head as to why you aren’t at your target.
Building muscle mass and increases in lean muscle tissue happens through an exchange of muscle breakdown during an appropriate training program which promotes muscle turnover, and protein ingestion through diet.
There are no black and white rules in diet, as everyone will have slightly different needs and requirements specific to their goals and training schedule.
When athletes travel for competition or training camps there is often food provided for them in a buffet-style setting. The quality and amount of food at a buffet can vary significantly and there is often a selection of a lot more food than you might usually have at home or at any one meal.
Eggs are one of the most versatile meal options an athlete can have. If you have eggs in the fridge you will always have a meal.
Planning ahead to anticipate when and what to eat at competition helps keep energy levels more consistent over the day.
Smoothies are a great way to add extra energy and nutrients, and can to be used as a post-training snack, light snack between meals or as a meal on the go.