An unsolvable, it would seem, dilemma is faced by those who consider themselves a vegetarian, and at the same time see the purpose and meaning of their life in sports. What if you are an ardent opponent of meat, but you can't imagine your life without training. Is it possible to increase muscle mass by giving up meat, fish and derived products? And if sport is a hobby or a profession, is it really possible to give it up
Read more →The caloric content of the athlete's diet between the seasons of sports games should provide the possibility of gaining mass, and during the competition — to maintain the condition + take into account the costs of physical exertion. The approximate caloric content of the daily ration for game sports is equal to 4500-5500 kcal for men weighing about 70 kg, 4000-5000 kcal for women weighing about 60 kg. However, it is very
Read more →Sports nutrition and sports supplements are a separate group of food products and biologically active supplements intended for people who are engaged in sports and fitness, as well as lead an active lifestyle and want to improve their health and sports results thanks to the correct use of the body's resources and optimal recovery after physical exertion.
Read more →Based on general recommendations for athletes of various sports, examples of approximate diets can be given. However, you should not absolutize these nutritional schemes, because they must be adapted to the individual regime and characteristics of athletes.
Read more →Many people begin to exercise actively to get a beautiful and toned body, but in most cases, physical activity alone is not enough. Here are some nutrition tips that will help you get closer to your cherished goal and get a healthy, beautiful and toned body.
Read more →Effective weight loss requires a combination of proper nutrition and exercise. The body should not suffer from a lack of useful substances, as it is necessary to prepare a menu that is balanced and filled with vitamins. Let's learn more about nutrition during sports.
Read more →Cycle sports include cycling, long-distance running, and rowing. There are certain differences within the group that must be taken into account.
Read more →Power sports are weightlifting and power triathlon. From a sports point of view, bodybuilding is included in the same group, due to the peculiarities of training, although the diet of bodybuilders is different. In the period between competitions, athletes can engage in intensive weight gain, mainly at the expense of muscles - in order to increase strength or move to the next weight class
Read more →Artistic sports include rhythmic gymnastics, figure skating and acrobatics. The main goal of the diet of artistic sports athletes is to maintain a relatively low body weight with a low percentage of fat at a constant level. Also, athletes should have a small volume of muscles, along with high functionality and plasticity. So, with a fairly low calorie content
Read more →Each type of sport makes its own demands on the human body, since it is impossible to adapt the nutrition of an athlete to some single model and consider that the work is done. For example, even a little extra fat will hinder a gymnast, but will not harm a weightlifter at all, or will not cause discomfort to a swimmer. In professional sports, the diet is selected individually, depending on the characteristics
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