Are you fueling correctly? It’s quite possible that you aren’t, with all the recommendations being advertised on TV, the internet and on the news these days it can be difficult to decipher between what is correct and what is incorrect. “Strength, speed, and stamina are clearly enhanced with adequate fuel rather than without.”
The timing of your intake in relation to the time of your exercise is extremely important because the quality of your fuel can impact the duration of your exercise. One must remember that fueling correctly is essential for recovery and beyond.
It is important to tailor the fuel to the athlete, the amount of calories needed for one athlete will not necessarily be the same amount another requires. The gender, age, and athletic intensity will be taken into account and the calorie and hydration needs will be assessed. During moderate exercise lasting for more than one hour it is important to remember to drink not only water but also to ingest carbohydrates along with the water. The current recommendation is for 30-60g of carbohydrate per hour of endurance exercise. For activity less than one hour, water or a sports drink will generally suffice.
Examples of snacks that contain 30-60g of carbohydrates include a nutrition bar.
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