Swimming

Protein consumed after exercise will provide amino acids for the building and repair of muscle tissue. Using Protein powders or Ready to Drinks is a convenient way to ensure you’re getting enough amino acids to support your training; whereas Meal Replacements provide good sources of carbohydrates too.

Nutrition bars are easy to transport and can be a good stop-gap when you’re away from home and need a healthy snack. Although optimal nutrition is vital every day, Meet day fuel plays a leading role to keep energy levels high and blood sugar stable.

Electrolyte drinks will rehydrate your body and replenish minerals lost through sweating. Energy gels can provide rapidly digested sources of carbs so you don’t get stomach upset during longer workouts or races.

How well a swimmer recovers from an open water workout or race can affect the quality of their next practice or race. All strokes in swimming involve most muscle groups in the body and this is why swimmers have to be strong and have power behind every reach and pull.

Creatine can provide the body’s fuel source more rapidly to working muscles so you get increased strength and stamina during important swims.

Swimming is a relatively low injury sport yet protecting your body with a good quality multi-vitamin can keep you in the best of health.