Eating for energy

Tony Dixon Asked 6 years ago

I play matches in a weekly session lasting four hours.

In order to have maximum energy to keep going the whole session:

1 How soon before play should I eat a meal?

2 Do I need a booster snack halfway thru the session?

Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Tony,

I am not a nutrition expert but from my experience I used to find eating about one to two hours before was good as long as it wasn't too heavy. Things like pasta are good. Then during the 4 hours, keep having small snacks. I used to find fruit buns perfect during a long tournament.

Others may have some good ideas for you too.

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Tony Dixon Posted 6 years ago

Thank you Alois.

Buns sounds a good idea.

This is a great site!

I think you're a natural teacher.

Tony

Johan B Posted 6 years ago

Eat 8 eggs with lots of cheese and cream for breakfast, then just have some fruit or something else to get appropriately sugar hyped for big games :-)

Lunch and dinner optional.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 6 years ago

Thanks Tony and thank Johan for your suggestions.

Shaun Synot Posted 6 years ago

At all the Tournaments that I go to I see banana's everywhere, even international events.