The Big Deal About A Swimmer's Nutrition: What To Know

Adrian Dinis

FROM SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE...

by BAILEY DURAN

The Big Deal About a Swimmer’s Nutrition

By Bailey Duran

Swimming requires massive amounts of energy, whether it’s an elite-level practice or an age group practice. Because of this high energy expenditure, swimmers need to take the right steps to replenish the nutrients lost.

According to wellness coordinator Brigette Peterson‘s research in sports nutrition, competitive swimmers can burn up to 5,000 calories in four hours, depending on the intensity of the workout. Thus, swimmers can burn approximately 40 percent of their daily energy during this time. Because of this incredible energy expenditure, proper nutrition is essential to rebuilding and recovering.

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