Smart swimming starts with a dialed-in nutrition plan. Here are some tips for better fueling from Sports Nutrition Handbook.
Smart Nutrition for Swimming
Category: Sports Nutrition
The VeloPress Sports Nutrition Category includes content from world-leading sports nutritionists and dietitians.
Maintaining Hydration
Maintaining hydration is a balancing act that depends on many factors. Learn how to check your hydration levels and which fluids contain the most water.
Quinoa Salad with Salmon and Grapefruit Recipe
Try this recipe for a nutrient-dense, balanced meal!
Alcohol and the Athlete: Just How Bad Is It?
Can you have a beer after your run? Learn about the absorption and digestion of alcohol—and how it directly affects your performance.
The Skinny on Fat: Which Bad Fats to Avoid and Which Healthy Fats to Seek Out
Some fats are helpful and some are harmful. Know your fat types to make better food choices.
Protein Digestion: Choose Your Foods Wisely
Some proteins spend more time in your system, leading to pain and discomfort while training. Follow the path of protein and see which foods take the longest to digest.
Carbs After Exercise: Is Chocolate Milk Worth the Hype?
Athletes love recovery drinks, and chocolate milk is a popular choice. What makes this dairy drink worthwhile?
Sport Smoothies: Why Smoothies Are Good for Athletes
Smoothies are an excellent way for athletes to get the nutrients they need with minimal prep and time. Read this introduction to Sport Smoothies and find out why smoothies are an athlete staple.
Sport Smoothie Recipe: Green Up
Try this delicious smoothie recipe from Sport Smoothies!
Sport Smoothies Recipe: Blue Cashew
Try this delicious smoothie recipe from Sport Smoothies!
Sport Smoothie Recipe: Coco Berry
Try this delicious smoothie recipe from Sport Smoothies! It’s packed with vitamins and minerals and, of course, it’s hydrating.
ROCKET FUEL Recipe: Hash Brown Bacon Patties
When you are suffering gel and bar fatigue, these portable hash browns are sure to lift your spirits and keep you moving strong.
ROCKET FUEL Recipe: Farro Egg Cakes
These egg cakes/handheld frittatas follow the rules of post-training nutrition, namely teaming up carbs and protein.
ROCKET FUEL Recipe: Tuna Balls
Tuna balls? Yep, tuna balls. These little balls of protein and carbs are the ultimate in fanciful post-training food.
ROCKET FUEL Recipe: Chocolate Banana Lettuce Wraps
If starch before a workout leaves you feeling sluggish, try this fresh approach to a wrap.
Rocket Fuel Recipe: Toast Stacks
You can get creative with recovery toast! Try one of these 5 variations after a tough workout to get the carbs you need.
ROCKET FUEL Recipe: Hand Pies
Cycling down the iconic Ruta 40 in Argentina became a whole lot tastier when my girlfriend and I discovered that the handheld pies known as empanadas make for stellar on-the-go fuel. After extensive sampling, we deemed Caprese our favorite flavor, but the great thing with empanadas, as these incarnations demonstrate, is that they are so […]
ROCKET FUEL Recipe: Hot Chocolate Recovery Smoothie
After a crisp late-fall run or a full day of cross-country skiing, you’re not likely to be craving a frosty drink. That’s the beauty of this smoothie: It’s reminiscent of hot chocolate but with the carbs and protein needed for recovery. Enjoy this free recipe from Rocket Fuel: Power-Packed Food for Sports & Adventure by […]