How to Eat Before a Swim Meet For Maximum Results

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What to eat before a swim More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Randy Heaton | permalink
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Eating before a swim can be tough, whether you’re training for a competition or putting the strokes in to manage weight. Make sure your fuel stores are primed while avoiding discomfort in the pool with James Collins’ top tips…
For further reading: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-eat-swim ^[1]

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How to Eat Before a Swim Meet For Maximum Results | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Cap Lee | permalink
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What you eat in the days leading up to a swim meet can have an effect on your performance in the pool. Be sure to eat properly before a swim meet. Food should be eaten as a fuel for optimum performance while swimming.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5026911_eat-swim-meet-maximum-results.html ^[2]

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Healthful Foods to Eat During a Swim Taper | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Susan Westbury | permalink
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Your energy needs decrease during a swim taper -- the period before a key meet in which you drop off training significantly to give your body a rest. The result of a taper is stronger, refreshed muscles and a boost in cardiovascular performance for competition. Optimal foods during a swim taper are those that provide adequate energy for the...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/548578-healthful-foods-to-eat-during-a-swim-taper/ ^[3]

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Should you wait an hour after eating until swimming? More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Charlene Warner | permalink
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We are told taking a dip on a full stomach is dangerous because we might get cramp or a stitch, or even drown. But is there any truth to this?
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For further reading: http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130401-can-you-swim-just-after-eating ^[4]

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1. http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-eat-swim

2. http://www.ehow.com/how_5026911_eat-swim-meet-maximum-results.html

3. http://www.livestrong.com/article/548578-healthful-foods-to-eat-during-a-swim-taper/

4. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130401-can-you-swim-just-after-eating