By Mackers
Heard of the saying, ‘You are what you eat’? Well we should also view this phrase in terms of our performance outcomes and not just what food can do to your physical appearance. For anyone doing compos or interested in starting them, pay attention to the following, and ensure you are fueling your body correctly before the day or heat.
The food you put into your body leading up to a competition as well as on the day of your competition is just as important as the training you do. A well–balanced diet will provide you with the right amount of energy as well as essential nutrients.
Fuel up on carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the most important fuel for an active person and is stored in the muscles as glycogen. To maximize your performance, you need to keep your glycogen stores topped …
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By Mackers
What is your core?
Your core is a group of muscles which are designed to support your spine. It centralizes your pelvis and is your body’s center of power. When someone talks about their core, they are referring to the muscles that lie deep within their abdominal and back muscles. Some of these muscles include the transverse abdominals, your multifidus and your erector spine. Your core is where movement originates and provides the source of our stability through each movement we make. When you are surfing, skating, snowboarding or in the gym, these ‘core’ muscles help to keep your body stable and balanced so that maximal muscle movement and control of that movement can occur.
So the stronger our core, the more we can push ourselves in our sport and achieve more power, be more agile and are able to land bigger and faster maneuvers. You will also …
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