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Olivier Poirier-Leroy
Welcome to the nutrition for swimmers section of YourSwimLog.com.
This part of the site is under construction, but we have a ton of content in development, covering everything from supplements, hydration, snacks for pre and post racing and competition, and a whole lot more.
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Here are some of the topics that we have covered so far:
Whenever muscle cramps come up, invariably the first solution to get blurted out is, “Dehydrated! More electrolyes!”
Although there is a vast number of athletes who suffer from muscle cramps—including swimmers—there is uncertainty over precisely what it is that causes them. The two most cited theories so far are dehydration and neuromuscular fatigue.
I provide a summary of the research available on the topic, and a plan of action for helping limit the occurrence of muscle cramps while training.
Read the full article and tips here.
When it comes to supplementation for swimmers there are fewer performance aids that cause more confusion and hype than creatine.
Long shown to provide gains in muscle mass and increased recovery, short term studies have found that creatine can help boost performance in the water.
Here is what you need to know about creatine for swimmers.
Dr. Doug Kalman, a two time US Olympic swim team dietitian has five quick pointers for nutrition for competitive swimmers.
Knowing what we need to eat isn’t always enough. After all, we all know we should be eating more greens and less sugar. But how many swimmers actually stick with their nutrition goals?
In this guide we cover three proven strategies for making excellent dietary habits a whole lot easier.
Read the proven strategies here.
Many swimmers are going gluten-free even though they don’t necessarily have a gluten sensitivity. One study done on athletes in Australia sought to find out if gluten has an effect on performance.
Read the full post and research here.
The demands of swimmers are high. All of those two-a-days, early morning workouts, two hour workouts, and weekend long competitions create a high nutritional demand.
So how well do you think most competitive swimmers? We sift through to research to see where competitive swimmers can clean up and fix their diet, and find that even elite swimmers aren’t fueling themselves properly for optimal performance.
Olivier Poirier-Leroy Olivier Poirier-Leroy is the founder of YourSwimLog.com. He is an author, former national level swimmer, two-time Olympic Trials qualifier, and swim coach.
Fuel yourself like a champion so that you can race like a champion. Here are some proven tips from sports dietitians on what to eat before, during, and after a swim meet. A solid block of training is in the bank, your taper has gone relatively anxiety-free and smooth, and
The swimmer appetite legendary. Here’s what Olympic swimmers put down while training and racing.
You work hard in the pool, and now you want an edge over the other swimmers in the water. Here’s one of the big risks in looking to supplements for an edge.
Confused about what to eat on race day? Here are some proven tips from NC State’s Director of Sports Nutrition to make sure you eat and swim well the day of the big meet.
What we eat in the morning sets up for the rest of the day, both in the pool and out. Here’s why swimmers shouldn’t skip breakfast.
Want to eat better, save money and time, and also swim faster? Here is why you should start meal prepping immediately.
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