Newsletter November 4

Glauco Frizzera

Team News

Hello GBY Families,

Don’t forget to sign up for:

WGLO – Registration deadline Nov.5.

OSHY – Registration deadline Nov. 7. Tomorrow

So far, our season is going really well, our kid’s performance last weekend was outstanding, congratulation to all for participating and cheering for GBY! Great Job, I am very proud.

Nutrition is a very important part of our training and consequently, performance. It is like a racecar they need the best fuel to go fast, our body is the same; we can’t have bad quality fuel and expect to perform well.

Here is some expert opinion.

Fueling for the Competitive Edge for Swimmers!

· The number one tip that impacts growth, health & performance

· How many calories does your athlete need on average ranging from age 10-18 years old

· How to track how many calories your athlete needs and consumes

· How to measure the exact calories your athlete burns at rest

· How to measure fuel in the muscle via Musclesound

· Does hunger & fullness equal optimal energy (calorie) intake needed

· Quality Matters! What you eat & when does matter 100%!

· Added sugar, what counts & its impact on the body

· How much Saturated Fat is needed

· Main tips to put on lean weight

· How many times should your athlete eat a day

· If you are vegan or vegetarian it is important to...

· Can a healthy athlete do protein powder

· What are good protein brands

· Importance of protein timing

· How to avoid plateaus

· High protein bar options

· Importance of breakfast

· Food options for breakfast, before practices and meets

· Recovery Nutrition importance and food options

· Importance of hydration and how much is needed

· What electrolytes are most important for optimal hydration

· View specific food examples of what to eat before and after trainings

· Understand how body composition is used for the serious swimmer

· Show a sample of a daily menu for a swimmer

· Show a sample of a morning only swim meet menu

· Discuss Swimmer's stories and their personal outcomes

· Review Online nutrition programs for swimmers! What to Eat & Supplement for Daily Swimming, What to Eat & Supplement for An All Day Swim Meet, What to Eat & Supplement for Holiday Training Swimming Gain Weight(Get Leaner) Accelerated Program

· Opportunity to ask questions with an expert with over 25 years of experience working with swimmers

Dawn Weatherwax
RD,LD,AT,CSCS