Swimtrition

Giving swimmers and other athletes alike tips and tricks for maximum performance in any sport.

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Everything that drowns me makes me want to fly? More like everything fly makes me drown.

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But, if you choose to eat sugary, unhealthy foods, you could develop nutritional habit that's hard to get rid of down the road.

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When eating in the morning, anything is better than nothing.

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As odd as it sounds, pickle juice has been shown to prevent muscle cramps in some athletes.

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Sunflower, pumpkin, and sesame seeds are a great source of zinc, fiber, protein, and vitamin E- another great snack to keep with you

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If you are swimming to lose weight, skipping breakfast can lead to gaining more weight.

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Fig newtons are a great snack to have in your swim bag- they are loaded with carbohydrates and fiber.

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In the morning, an apple is more efficient in waking you than a cup of coffee.

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Cap keeps falling off? It could be the conditioner in your hair. Try putting in conditioner after practice, not before.

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If you have an early morning practice, breakfast is crucial in having enough energy to finish the practice

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Say no to soda. No matter if it's diet or regular, it has no nutritional value.

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Goggles keep fogging? Spit works just as well as commercial anti-fog.

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Find yourself getting psyched out before a race? Be confident in your ability and training over the past months and years.

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Simply eating more fruits and vegetables is an easy way to boost carbohydrate intake

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Eating Tip: increase calories and carbs and lower total fat intake

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Even if you just had a 10,000 yard+ practice, that does NOT mean you can eat whatever. Unhealthy food stays with you, no matter the yards.