GATORADE SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE

Foods & Fluids For Endurance Sports

Success in individual sports relies heavily on the athlete doing their part of outside of competition. This guide provides an overview of hydration and nutrition guidelines for endurance athletes, as well as sample menus, and a calculation worksheet for identifying needs based on the athlete’s characteristics.
March 01, 2023
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This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at recommended food and fluid options for endurance athletes before, during, and after activity, as well as key insights into effectively communicating benefits and best practices with your athletes.

View detailed classifications to easily identify where the need of your athletes fall, explore sample menus, recovery options, tailored product recommendations, and learn how to put science-backed recommendations into practice with athlete profile examples.

Inside you’ll also find a calculations worksheet that allows you to fill in athlete details and easily determine their macronutrient, carbohydrate, and fluid needs for before, during, and after exercise.