Nutritional needs in the professional practice of swimming: a review

Autor: Sandro Fernandes da Silva, Fernando Mata-Ordoñez, Raúl Domínguez, Pablo Jodra, Antonio Jesús-Sánchez-Oliver, Eduardo Cuenca
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Exercise Nutrition & Biochemistry
ISSN: 2233-6842
DOI: 10.20463/jenb.2017.0030
Popis: [Purpose] Swimming requires developing a high aerobic and anaerobic capacity for strength and technical efficiency. The purpose of this study was to establish the nutritional requirements and dietary strategies that can optimize swimming performance. [Methods] Several related studies retrieved from the databases, Dialnet, Elsevier, Medline, Pubmed, and Web of Science, through keyword search strategies were reviewed. [Results] The recommended carbohydrate intake ranges between 6-10-12 g/kg/d, protein 2 g/kg/d, and fat should surpass 20-25% of the daily intake. [Conclusion] Performance can be optimized with a hydration plan, as well as adequate periodization of supplements, such as caffeine, creatine, sodium bicarbonate, B-alanine, beetroot juice, Vitamin D, bovine colostrum, and HMB.
Databáze: OpenAIRE