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An athlete who is well prepared at the start of a training camp has every chance of maximizing his or her level of performance. In the previous article, we saw how important it is for a field hockey player to replenish his muscle and liver glycogen reserves before the 1st day of training. In this second article, we’ll focus on meal and snack planning for the entire training camp or tournament. This allows athletes to consume foods they normally eat to limit digestive discomfort, and always have the energy sources they need when they need them.<\/p>\n

Preparing for a training camp or tournament is not just about the food you eat in the days leading up to the event, as explained in a previous article, but also about planning the meals and snacks you will eat before, during and after each physical effort during the event.<\/p>\n

Food intake planning maximizes performance while promoting digestive comfort (1). Ensuring that you have sufficient quantities of regularly consumed food (well tolerated during regular training sessions) on hand, and eaten at the right time, helps to maximize and maintain energy levels throughout the sporting event.<\/p>\n

Here’s what good food intake planning can do for the athlete(2, 3,4):<\/p>\n

Before an effort<\/strong>
\nProvide the energy needed to replenish the body’s energy reserves (glycogen in muscles and liver)
\nEnsuring adequate hydration
\nEnsure a feeling of satiety during exercise (not feeling hungry)<\/p>\n

During an effort<\/strong>
\nProvide the energy and hydration needed to maintain performance levels
\nMaintain adequate blood sugar levels
\nAvoid hunger<\/p>\n

After an effort<\/strong>
\nReplace fluids and electrolytes lost during exercise
\nReplenish muscle and liver glycogen reserves to ensure maximum performance during the next effort
\nRepair muscle micro-tears caused by exercise<\/p>\n

Once the location and schedule of the competition or camp are known, there are many questions to ask about the food products available. This can also help to offset any unforeseen circumstances that may arise during this period:<\/p>\n