Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets

Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

Eating & Drinking before Exercise

Why worry about pre-exercise nutrition?

So, you have set yourself a goal... A charity fun run? Perhaps your first full Ironman race? Or maybe you’re aiming improve your training stamina and performance? No matter what your goal is, the food you eat and drink before training or your major event provides a chance to: • Fuel and hydrate your body for the exercise session ahead • Get the most out of your training session - sustain quality and intensity for longer • Avoid gut ups...

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