Nutrition and hydration

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Knowing what and when to eat and drink is necessary to optimize performance and avoid cramps or other fueling issues.

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Sports drinks: These drinks are designed specifically for athletes to provide hydration, energy, and electrolytes during exercise.
Energy gels: Small, portable packets of carbohydrates and sometimes electrolytes that provide a quick source of energy during endurance events.
Energy bars: Typically contain carbohydrates, protein, and sometimes fats to provide sustained energy during longer endurance events.
Electrolyte capsules: Capsules containing minerals such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium to replenish electrolyte levels and prevent cramping.
Protein shakes: A source of protein that can aid in muscle recovery and repair after long training sessions or races.
Water: The most basic form of hydration that can never be overlooked.
Solid food: Popular options include sandwiches, fruit, nuts and cheese.
- "Sports nutrition is the study and practice of nutrition and diet with regards to improving anyone's athletic performance."
- "Nutrition is an important part of many sports training regimens, being popular in strength sports (such as weightlifting and bodybuilding) and endurance sports (e.g. cycling, running, swimming, rowing)."
- "Sports nutrition focuses its studies on the type, as well as the quantity of fluids and food taken by an athlete."
- "In addition, it deals with the consumption of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, supplements and organic substances that include carbohydrates, proteins and fats."
- "Nutrition is an important part of many sports training regimens, being popular in strength sports and endurance sports."
- "Sports nutrition focuses its studies on the type, as well as the quantity of fluids and food taken by an athlete."
- "Anyone's athletic performance can be improved through sports nutrition."
- "Nutrition is an important part of many sports training regimens, being popular in strength sports such as weightlifting and bodybuilding."
- "Nutrition is an important part of many sports training regimens, being popular in endurance sports such as cycling, running, swimming, rowing."
- "It deals with the consumption of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, supplements, and organic substances that include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats."
- "It deals with the consumption of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, supplements, and organic substances..."
- "It deals with the consumption of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, supplements, and organic substances that include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats."
- "Nutrition is an important part of many sports training regimens, being popular in strength sports such as weightlifting and bodybuilding."
- "Nutrition is an important part of many sports training regimens, being popular in endurance sports such as cycling, running, swimming, rowing."
- "Sports nutrition focuses its studies on the type, as well as the quantity of fluids and food taken by an athlete."
- "Nutrition is an important part of many sports training regimens..."
- "Sports nutrition is the study and practice of nutrition and diet with regards to improving anyone's athletic performance."
- "Nutrition is an important part of many sports training regimens, being popular in strength sports and endurance sports."
- "Sports nutrition is the study and practice of nutrition and diet with regards to improving anyone's athletic performance."
- "It deals with the consumption of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, supplements, and organic substances..."