TrainingTraining Sessions
Training sessions in the pool are often twice daily and can be of distances anywhere between 1km for tapering sprinters and 10km for longer distance swimmers (AIS Sports Nutrition, 2009). Eating before and after training is important so the body is supplied with the energy required for the session as well as recovery. Large meals shouldn't be eaten within an hour of exercise, instead small, high carbohydrate snacks are a better choice (Sharon Rochester, 2002). After training, studies have proven the advantage of eating straight after training and swimmers who eat within 45 minutes after practice, recover better and quicker than those who wait longer (Cara Zolinsky, 2012). |
Different swimmers have different training commitments that are tailored to their specific needs, it is important that a small amount of the right food is eaten before and after training to ensure a sufficent amount of energy is provided to the body and also to aid in recovery. |