Sport Nutrition Support
The Athlete Talent Pathway is supported virtually in the area of Sports Nutrition by the Western Australia Institute of Sport (WAIS) Team.
Sports nutrition is the study and practice of nutrition and diet with regards to improving anyone's athletic performance. Nutrition is an important part of many sports training regimens, being popular in strength sports and endurance sports.
Nutrition for elite artistic swimmers starts with normal healthy eating principles. Given the amount of training undertaken it is hardly surprising that there are some differences between what is ideal for the general population and what makes an athlete excel.
Key areas of nutrition to think about for elite rowers include:
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How much do I need to eat and when? You need to think about periodising your diet in the same way as you do your training load.
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Does it matter where I get my energy from? Should I be eating more protein, more fat or more carbohydrate?
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What is my optimal body composition? Where is the sweet spot between being lean, eating enough to adapt to your training, avoiding illness or injury and having enough power to make the boat go fast?
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How do I travel well? What are some of the things I need to think about? Are there differences in my nutrition when I travel to cold or hot environments? What difference does altitude make?
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As a female athlete, is there anything specific I need to consider to stay healthy?
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Do I need supplements? What are the risks? What are the alternatives?
The AIS Supplement Framework can be found here
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