Sunday, December 8, 2013

Endurance Race & 3 Dietary Actions To Avoid

By Robert Sutter


Prior to an endurance race, shouldn't you have the utmost energy brought into your body? This is where the best kind of food is brought in, making sure that various minerals are able to become incorporated as well. That being said, what are some of the most important steps to consider when it comes to ingesting such things? You want to be able to take care of yourself beforehand and here are 3 of the warnings that can be cited in terms of any physical activity.

1. Carbohydrates are the kinds of aspects that should be brought into the body if you find yourself engaged in an endurance race. A written piece on ACTIVE supported this matter and how carbs, as important as they are, should be taken in on a regulated basis. One of the caveats tied into this particular substance is that, when taken in to an extreme, it can cause cramping during a race of this caliber. Keep this information in mind as you become involved in many intense events, Spartan Race included.

2. Water is the kind of element that you can tie into any physical event as being immensely important. As much as I agree with this, there are limits that should be set in place, which is something that can be said about carbs, too. Take into consideration that too much hydration can stand to dilute your electrolytes, which can ultimately lead to muscle cramps during a physically demanding event. Keeping such amounts regulated will ensure that you are properly hydrated throughout any given race.

3. Make sure that whatever meals that you have are not going to be skipped. It may be easy enough to say that you do not need excessive amount of food so that you don't feel heavy but take into consideration how meals are portioned. You want to be able to attain the utmost energy from the best foods and your blood sugar regulation is going to thank you for it as well. There's nothing wrong with having your meals before a race but make sure they are regulated.

If there is anything that can be said about an endurance race, it's that preparation is undeniably important. I do not think that anyone will be able to argue with me on the matter, especially when you are talking about how each of these steps can prove to be important. As you can see, consumption of certain minerals and food is needed but it should not be overdone. As long as you regulate what is brought in, your efforts during a race will be as strong as ever.




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