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Nutritional Information |
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Energy Drinks - All "energy drinks" containing caffeine & other stimulants should never be consumed before practices & meets. They can raise an already elevated heart rate & blood pressure to an unhealthy, extremely dangerous level. They are prohibited by all FCPS schools. |
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The Art of Refueling - Here's a great article by Jean Storlie on what you should be eating after practices & meets. The article has be reprinted from the journal Training and Conditioning (1998, pg 29-35). |
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USA Swimming Nutrition 101 - Here's a copy of the information that was posted on the USA Swimming website a few years back. It may still be there, but I can bet you it'll be pretty hard to find. |
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Hydration Fact Sheet - Outline compiled from the American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM) position stand on hydration and physical activity. |