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Helpful Tips
To perform your best you need energy from the
right foods, remember we all get our energy from a mixture of fat,
protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and of course keeping the
body re hydrated with water. (Seeking advise from a qualified
nutritionist may be helpful if you need more information).
Taekwondo incorporates strength, speed,
flexibility and endurance while teaching control of the mind. To be
able to build on these qualities it is important to start your class
with some light stretching, and warming up the muscles before
staring any intense training.
Of course attitude and
persistence is a very important aspect of training, we all progress
at different speeds and have individual strengths and weaknesses,
however the skill and technique will improve with time.
Sports Nutrition
A quiz - true/false
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A low fat banana
smoothie provides an excellent source of carbohydrates and
protein and is therefore and ideal 'recovery food'?
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Fatty food like
hamburgers, chips and hotdogs rarely cause nausea when eaten
as a pre-game meal?
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Calcium is essential for
building and repairing bones and teeth. Low fat milk is a
excellent source of calcium?
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Iron, an essential
mineral, transports oxygen to the working muscles. Athletes
who are low in iron often fel fatigued. Iron rich foods
include lean beef, eggs, bread, cereals and spinach.
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Starting with a full
stomach will ensure you have plenty of energy to keep you
going during competition?
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Drinking water during
physical activity may leady to getting a ;stitch' and should
therefore be avoided?
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Sports drinks such at
Gatorade are useful in meeting the fluid and carbohydrates
needs of the athlete during vigorous activity?
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Eating a steak three
hours before competition will provide the energy required to
preform at your best?
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The sugar in flavoured
milks, provides a ready source of energy for active people
and is less than half the sugar content of soft drinks?
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Alcohol causes
dehydration and slows down he recovery process for players
who are injured?
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Protein rich foods
include eggs, fish, apples, oranges, bananas, lean beef and
sports drinks.
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The body needs B group
vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin
B12 to break down and use carbohydrates. These vitamins are
found in cereals, lean meat and diary products.
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Spicy foods eaten just
before a game will speed up your metabolism and make you run
faster?
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High sugar content in
some drinks can increase the risk of tooth decay?
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Since all athletes have
the same dietary needs, the same diet plan can be used by
all players in team?
Results coming soon.
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