Throughout track and field there are certain type of drinks that you are supposed to drink to stay fit but not only that. But there certain kinds as well so that you will not catch an cramp throughout practice or even an event. There is an total of 3 different types of sports drinks, that all contain various levels of fluids, carbohydrates and electrolytes. The three types are isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic each one of these has fluids and an certain number of carbohydrates inside of them. Hypertonic has the highest level out of them all and hypotonic has the lowest and last but not least Isotonic has 6 to 8% carbohydrate.
Well dealing with track and field you are able to drink water but that would not be the best thing to do over all. Water can cause different type of issues to your body which dealing or doing your meet of track and field. Water can cause bloating which eventually will suppress thirst and also well as drinking. Water also does not contain any type of carbohydrates or electrolytes at all. And these type of fluids are well needed throughout your time of playing, running and as well as practice. So it is okay to drink water but that would not be in the best interest because at the end of the day or even throughout an meet it can and will cause cramping and bloating. And that is not an good site nor feeling because it hurts your body and can go on for a little while. And with that being said I would stay away from the water unless you are taking a light day at work or an event. But running and to much water doe not mix at all , just remember.
Sports drink are basically beverages that are stated purpose and to help athletes replace water , electrolytes as well as some type of energy after training or even competition. And be sure to exercise before any and every practice or meet even if you are not dealing with an event on that specific day. Because if you do not it will hurt you at the end of the day or even later that day/ night . And I say that because it is something that your body is use to and exercising is important based off that.
There are plenty of ways to eating smartly dealing and through any situations . But we are talking about track ways so I will name a couple things that should not occur while eating or about to . . . .
1.) Don’t skip an meal.
2.)Eat snacks as long as they are healthy ones.
3.)Please eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
4.)Be sure to eat or drink something within 30 minutes after practice, workout or meet .
5.)Try to avoid any sugars , oils and fats in flour.
7.)No fried food , lets try some baked.
8.)Drink up to 8 glasses of water a day, better your self and body daily.
9.)Use an sufficient of proteins for your daily activities.
10.)Last but not least never skip the most important meal of the day breakfast.
While dealing with certain types of foods and drinks you will have to watch out and do what is best for your body . So that you are not unfit and unable to complete whatever that it is that you are suppose to the next day or through out the meet. Eating good is not only for track runners but to the public and everyone else as well. Eating food good will provide us all with a number of benefits , better practices secessions. Also quick recovery, from any last practice or meet. It will basically increase the body’s ability from preventing any type of injuries. And at the end of it all you and any other that have did the correct thing and way or eating and drinking throughout track will feel better as well preform better throughout the event or time that you must complete your event.
Track and field takes a lot of practices and hard work to build your confidences in running and becoming the most intelligent, creative person to go as hard as you do or have done to win your race. Although winning is not what it is all about but mainly as long as you tried and did what you had to do to get by. And just remember if you lose it is okay because there is always another time and you will just have to practice longer & harder to become and go where you want to life. Track and field is all about fun!!