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    Inormation presented in this booklet is intended to impart general ftness, nutrition and health inormation. Nestl is not engaged in rendering medical advice or services.The inormation presented in this booklet is not intended or diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor or medical advice or services, including seekingadvice prior to undertaking a new diet or exercise program. Advance consultation with your doctor is particularly important i you are under eighteen (18) years old, pregnant,breasteeding, or have health problems. Never disregard proessional medical advice or delay in seeking it because o something you have read in this booklet.

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    Swimming requires a commitment to training on the level of

    an endurance sport, yet most of the events themselves last

    less than a few minutes. Even the 1500 meters, the Olympic

    distance event, only takes 1418 minutes for world-class

    swimmers to complete. Compare that with a typical training

    day for a collegiate swimmer, who may do a 2-hour pool

    workout in the morning, another 2 hours after class, plus

    dry-land resistance training multiple days in a week. Olympicchampion Michael Phelps trained for 6 hours daily leading up

    to the Beijing games and required upwards of 10,000 calories

    per day! You may not be a Michael Phelps just yet, but if

    swimming is your sport, youll benet from a performance

    nutrition and hydration plan that not only meets the arduous

    demands of high-volume training but also enables you to be

    fueled, hydrated, and comfortable throughout meets. Applied

    strategically, sports nutrition can help you maximize the

    gains from your training and achieve your very best

    during competitions.

    THE PHYSICAL CHALLENGEElite competitive swimmers typically train in the pool twice daily for

    90 minutes to 3 hours at a time. With roughly 612 sessions per week,

    athletes generally swim 1844 miles (3070 km) over the course of a

    training week. Calorie needs vary based on training demands, but typical

    intakes are 3,0006,000 per day. Pool workouts often consist of aerobic

    warm-ups and cool-downs; drills to perfect technique and to practice

    elements of a race such as starts, turns, and touches; and intervals of

    swimming at varying intensities, for varying lengths of time, and with

    varying amounts of time for recovery. The goals of all this training are to

    develop conditioning, to perfect technique, and to rene racing strategies.

    Time in the pool is frequently augmented by dry-land training, including

    stretching, exibility work, and resistance-training workouts 2 or 3

    times per week. Some swimmers also add cross-training to the mix. For

    example, cycling or running may be part of your weekly regimen in order

    to further improve conditioning, help control body weight, or drop body

    fat. In total, elite competitive swimmers often train 2030 hours every

    week. School or club swimmers put in somewhat less time, but the fact is

    that high-volume training is a formidable physical challenge. Nutrition is

    critical to meeting the demands of training, and falling behind nutritionally,

    even for a few days, can seriously undermine your ability to train andcompete. Swim competitions present another challenge: The events

    themselves are relatively brief, but meets can span a few days to over a

    week. Here, the sports nutrition focus is on being hydrated, fueled, and

    comfortable for each event.

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    THREE KEY PRINCIPLES OF SPORTS NUTRITIONThe three most important principles of sports nutrition for swimming are

    to stay hydrated; to provide fuel for your muscles; and to promote optimal

    recovery after practices, workouts, and swimming events. Apply these

    principles correctly, and you can maximize the gains from your training

    and perform at your best in the pool.

    hYDtiOn

    Its surprising to think that hydration is even a concern for swimmers,

    because they are surrounded by water for hours at a time. So for many

    swimmers, attention to hydration takes a back seat. But uid loss due to

    sweating is one of the greatest threats to your ability to perform in the

    pool. High-intensity workouts, heated pools, and exposure to hot tem-

    peratures and high humidity lead to signicant uid and sodium losses in

    the form of sweat; however, when youre already wet, you arent as aware

    of the loss of uids and absent that visual cue, many swimmers dont

    think to take in uids as they train. Complicating matters is the fact that

    thirst doesnt kick in until well after youve lost a signicant amount ofuid. This is a problem, because once you lose 2% of your body weight

    to uid loss, your performance in the pool is most likely suffering. For a

    150-lb (68-kg) swimmer, a 2% weight loss equates to just 3 lbs (about 1.4 kg).

    Fortunately, dehydration can be avoided by sticking to a disciplined

    hydration plan before, during, and after training and competing.

    You can delay theonset o muscleatigue by reueling

    with carbs duringworkouts.

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    FUelinG

    High-volume swim workouts rely heavily on carbohydrates to fuel working

    muscles. Carbohydrate fuel is present in your body in two forms: Glucose

    circulates in your bloodstream, and bundles of glucose called glycogen

    are stored in your liver and muscles. The catch is that you dont have

    much of a reserve of these important fuel stores. Fully loaded, you may

    have about 40 calories worth of glucose circulating in the bloodstream

    and about 1,900 calories worth of glycogen. Even a few hours of trainingin the pool or weight room can seriously deplete glycogen stores. So if

    you are doing workouts day after day and youre not consuming adequate

    carbs between workouts, your muscle glycogen reserves quickly dwindle.

    As muscle glycogen stores run dry, you turn to liver glycogen stores to

    maintain your blood-glucose level. But once liver glycogen stores are

    tapped, your blood sugar level plummets, fatigue quickly sets in, and your

    performance drops off dramatically. So you cant afford to show up for

    a workout or a meet with your carbohydrate fuel reserves less than fully

    replenished. In addition, you can delay the onset of muscle fatigue by

    refueling with carbs during workouts.

    ecOVeY

    Two workouts in a single day will seriously deplete your glycogen

    reserves. All of this training, in combination with resistance training,

    taxes your muscle tissue. Muscle tissue naturally becomes damaged

    during exercise and requires repair. In addition, your muscle tissue is

    being stimulated to increase as an adaptation to your training workload.

    Recovery is the process of reloading carbohydrate fuel stores, repairing

    and building new muscle tissue, and rehydrating. Its during the recovery

    process that you achieve the gains from each of your workouts. And it is

    the process of recovery that enables you to be ready for your next training

    session or your next event. So recovery is an extremely important element

    of your training and strategy for meets. Your body is ready to begin

    recovery as soon as you exit the pool, but the process doesnt

    begin in earnest until you provide the nutritional components.

    PRACTICAL SPORTS NUTRITION

    STRATEGIES FOR TRAINING

    stt WOKOUts FUllY hYDteD

    Youre more likely to become dehydrated during workouts if youve not fully

    replaced uid and sodium losses from your prior training session. Start

    each workout fully hydrated by consuming 1420 oz (400600 ml) of

    water or a sports drink before heading to the pool.

    If youre not sure whether youre fully rehydrated, check the color of your

    urine before working out. A light-yellow color is what you are looking for.

    If your urine is darker, like the color of apple juice, take in more uids

    before your next training session.

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    stt WOKOUts FUeleD

    Many swimmers are in the pool for their rst workout as early as 5 or

    6 a.m. Few athletes can stomach a big breakfast at this hour, and its

    impractical to get up any earlier. Consequently, many swimmers show up

    at their morning workouts on an empty stomach and with liver glycogen

    stores depleted from fasting overnight. With carbohydrate fuel reserves in

    short supply, training can suffer. Fortunately there are strategies that you

    can employ to ensure that youre fully fueled going into a workout.

    If you have an early-morning call at the pool, eat a predominantly

    carb-based meal along with snacks the evening before.

    Instead of arriving at the pool on an empty stomach, consume a carb-

    based snack before leaving home. For example, toast with jam and fruit

    juice makes for a quick, carb-based snack before heading out the door.

    If solid food that early in the morning is too much, try a fruit smoothie or

    a meal replacement drink.

    cB-BseD OPtiOns BeFOe mOninG WOKOUts

    Cold or hot cereal with fruit or fruit juice and low-fat or nonfat milk

    French toast or pancakes with maple or fruit syrup

    Toast with jam or honey, low-fat yogurt

    Breakfast burrito (scrambled eggs, salsa, and cheese in a our tortilla)

    and fruit nectar

    Bagel or English mufn with jelly and/or peanut butter, banana, and

    fruit juice

    Fruit smoothie made with mango/banana/berries and low-fat or nonfat

    milk or yogurt

    Fruit juice or vegetable juice

    Small roll or sandwich made with banana and honey

    PowerBar Performance Energy bar

    PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bar

    PowerBar Energy Gel

    PowerBar Energy Blasts gel lled chews

    PowerBar Endurance sports drink

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    Or, if you literally need to grab and go, make sure youre grabbing a

    sports bar, energy gel, or energy chew, and wash it down with a few

    gulps of a sports drink while youre en route to the pool. PowerBar

    Performance Energy bar, a PowerBar Energy Gel, or the new PowerBar

    Energy Blasts gel lled chews combined with water are all good options.

    OGniZe tininG BeKs tO ehYDte nD eFUel

    As youre churning through grueling interval sets, youre losing uidsand sodium due to sweating, and youre burning through your limited

    carbohydrate fuel stores. These losses will lead to fatigue and poor-quality

    workouts if allowed to accumulate. Fortunately, you can delay the onset of

    fatigue by systematically replacing lost uids, sodium, and carbohydrates

    during workouts. Do so by taking periodic breaks between sets at each

    break, use the opportunity to rehydrate and refuel.

    For tough swimming workouts, a sports drink that provides carbohydrates,

    uids, and sodium, such as PowerBar Endurance sports drink, is a much

    better option than plain water. The advantages are many: First, a sports

    drink provides carbohydrates to fuel your muscles. Second, athletesconsume more uids when their beverage is avored, as is the case with

    a sports drink. Third, sodium and carbs in a sports drink cause the uid

    in the beverage to be absorbed more quickly. The sodium also helps

    maintain your drive to continue drinking uids when training, which is

    crucial to meeting your uid needs. Finally, the sodium helps you retain

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    the uid that youve consumed. Conversely, drinking plain water doesnt

    refuel muscle; it tends to satisfy your thirst before your uid needs have

    even been met; and it can lead to the elimination of uids, via urination,

    even though youre still not fully rehydrated. So keep a bottle of PowerBar

    Endurance sports drink on the pool deck. Drink 48 oz (about 120240

    ml) every 1520 minutes or so during workouts. Every gulp is about

    1 oz (30 ml).

    Another option for refueling and rehydrating during breaks is to consume

    an energy gel and chase it with water. Make sure to select an energy gel

    that provides sodium along with carbohydrates, such as PowerBar Energy

    Gels. These gels are designed to be consumed every 2045 minutes

    during exercise, and they provide the carbohydrates and sodium of a

    sports drink.

    Finally, if you get hungry for something more solid during workouts,

    PowerBar Energy Blasts gel lled chews or a few bites of a PowerBar

    Performance Energy bar can provide a muscle-fueling carbohydrate boost.

    Keep a stash close at hand on the pool deck for quick access between sets.

    mtch YOU sWet te nD mOnitO sUccess

    Dehydration can impair your ability to train. To stay hydrated while

    training and during meets, it is now the consensus recommendation of

    authorities such as the American College of Sports Medicine that athletes

    consume uids at a rate that closely matches sweat rate. This generally

    requires something on the order of 1326 oz (400800 ml) every hour

    of exercise, preferably in smaller amounts taken frequently, such as 48 oz

    (120240 ml) every 15 minutes. However, uid needs can vary consider-

    ably, depending on factors such as your size, your training or events, and

    the conditions at your training facility or competition venue. Therefore,calculating your sweat rate is the best approach to determining your

    hydration needs, and its really quite simple. In fact, you can do it during

    the course of practice and in the different environments in which you

    train or compete. For a step-by-step guide on how to calculate your sweat

    rate, and to obtain a personalized plan to meet your unique hydration

    needs, click on the PowerBar Sweat Rate Calculator at PowerBar.com.

    Having a hydration plan is a good start, but monitoring your success is

    equally important. Monitor the effectiveness of your hydration plan by

    weighing yourself before and after practices or meets. Remember: The

    goal is to avoid dehydration, and that means losing no more than 2% ofyour body weight when you are training or competing. If your weight loss

    is greater than that, make a conscious effort to take in more uids.

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    ctiVelY POmOte ecOVeY Fte eVeY WOKOUt

    All of the gains that you achieve from your training occur during your

    recovery phase. If you actively promote recovery, youll reap the full

    benets of your last workout and youll be ready for your next one. If you

    ignore recovery, fatigue will quickly overwhelm you, and your training

    and performance will suffer.

    Your body is ready to start the recovery process as soon as you exit thepool, but you need to provide the nutritional components: carbohydrates

    to restore depleted glycogen stores, protein to repair and build muscle

    tissue, and uids and sodium to effectively rehydrate.

    carboydra

    To speed the reloading of your muscle fuel stores, consume about 0.5 grams

    of carbohydrates per lb (1.1 grams per kg) body weight within 30 minutes of

    completing practice, and consume a carb-based meal within 2 hours. For a

    150-lb (68-kg) athlete, that equates to 75 grams of carbohydrates immedi-

    ately after training, and then again 2 hours later. If you prefer, you can also

    refuel by consuming smaller amounts of carbohydrates more frequently.

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    Muscle tissue repair and building is another important part of recovery.

    Muscle tissue is made up of protein, and protein is made up of building

    blocks known as amino acids. When you consume foods rich in protein,

    the protein is digested and broken down into its component amino acids.

    These amino acids are then absorbed and repackaged into the proteins

    that your body needs in order to repair and build muscle tissue. Consuming

    1525 grams of protein as soon as possible after a workout will provide theamino acids that your body needs for repairing muscle tissue damaged during

    training and for making new muscle tissue as an adaptation to your training.

    Fud ad sodu

    Even if you are diligent in your efforts to hydrate during breaks between

    sets, you may lose more uids than you take in. Weigh yourself before

    and after working out in order to gauge your net loss of uids. Replace

    this uid after working out by gradually drinking 23 oz of a sports drink,

    recovery beverage, or water for every lb (1,500 ml per kg) of weight lost.

    Consume sodium sources along with your uids. Rehydration will be

    more effective when sodium is included with the uid and food that you

    consume as you recover. If your uid loss during workouts consistently

    exceeds 2% of your body weight, try to increase your uid intake during

    subsequent workouts in order to avoid dehydration.

    ecOVeY OPtiOns

    Be prepared! Pack in your bag or cooler:

    Rolls or bagels

    Peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches

    Salted pretzels

    Fresh and canned fruit

    Frozen fruit smoothies

    String cheese and crackers

    Low-fat chocolate milk

    POWeB PODUcts

    PowerBar Recovery bar

    PowerBar Recovery beverage

    PowerBar ProteinPlus protein bar

    PowerBar Performance Energy bar

    PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bar

    PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bar

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    Training upwards of 2030 hours a week doesnt allow much time for

    preparing the meals and snacks that are needed in order to promote

    optimal recovery. The following are practical strategies that you can

    employ after workouts in order to speed recovery:

    Use a recovery beverage as soon as possible after exiting the pool, such

    as PowerBar Recovery beverage. Just pour the beverage powder into your

    sports bottle, add water, shake, and drink. This will provide you with the

    carbohydrates, protein, uids, and sodium that you need in order to start

    reloading, repairing, and rehydrating.

    Eat a carb-based meal as soon as possible after a training session.

    For example, if youre headed home after your morning workout, eat a

    full, carb-based breakfast when you get home.

    Carry a sports bottle with you to work, to class, or to wherever youre

    headed after a workout, and take sips frequently.

    Dont get caught hungry and empty-handed. Carry a stash of sports bars,

    recovery bars, energy gels, or energy chews with you.

    Jump-start recoveryater completingyour swim event byconsuming carbs,

    protein, and fuids.

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    sPOts nUtitiOn stteGies FO meet

    Swim competitions can vary from one-day meets to international

    competitions, such as the Olympics, that span a week or longer.

    Your performance nutrition-and-hydration plan needs to ex with the

    demands of the competition.

    tininG tPe mY eQUie clOie tPe

    Tapering your training routine before meets is typical. Muscle glycogen

    stores can be lled by resting and eating a predominantly carb-based

    diet (3.24.5 grams of carbs per lb body weight, or 710 grams of carbs

    per kg) for 24 hours before a meet.

    If you are undertaking a long taper, reduce your total calorie intake as

    needed in order to avoid an unwanted increase in body fat. Also, swim-

    ming competitions generally require substantially fewer calories than

    regular training days so for longer meets in particular, refueling and

    rehydration need to be accomplished with fewer calories.

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    Pe-ce FUelinG nD hYDtinG

    On race day, swimmers typically eat a predominantly carb-based meal 24

    hours before pre-race warm-ups. Choose from familiar carb-based foods

    based on prior race experience or workouts. Steer clear of slow-to-digest

    high-fat and high-ber foods in your pre-race meal. If you have jitters be-

    fore the meet, dont skip eating altogether. Instead, try liquid carbohydrate

    sources in place of solid foods. A fruit smoothie or a meal-replacement drink

    is a good alternative when nerves have your stomach in a knot.

    To ensure that youre adequately hydrated, drink 1420 oz (400600 ml)

    of water or a sports drink 23 hours before warm-ups. Also, continue to

    hydrate after warm-ups, especially in hot or humid conditions. And remem-

    ber to monitor urine color for hydration status before heading to the venue.

    FUelinG, hYDtinG, nD ecOVeY DUinG nD Fte the meet

    During and after warming up, and in recovery between races, stay hydrated

    and fueled and ward off hunger by consuming carbohydrate-containing

    beverages and easy-to-digest foods. Examples include sports drinks, fruit,

    sandwiches, cereal, granola bars, sports bars, energy gels, and energy

    chews. Also, remember to jump-start recovery after completing your swim

    event: That means carbs to reload glycogen stores, some protein for

    muscle tissue repair and building, and uids and sodium for effective

    rehydration. The sooner that you supply these nutritional components,

    the faster that recovery will begin.

    For the traditional meet schedule of morning heats followed by nals in

    the evening, most swimmers consume a carb-based lunch after the morn-

    ing heats. This is followed by rest or a nap, and then a carb-based snack and

    uids before returning for the evening nals.

    After the last swim of the day, get the recovery process going by consuming

    a recovery beverage as soon as possible after the race, and then follow

    that up with a predominantly carb-based meal.

    MAXIMIZE YOUR PERFORMANCE

    IN THE POOL WITH POWERBARBe at your best during workouts and competitions by being prepared

    nutritionally before getting in the water, by fueling and hydrating during

    workouts and meets, and by ensuring rapid recovery after and between

    races and workouts. PowerBar sports nutrition products can help you

    meet your hydration, fueling, and recovery needs.

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    sWim-meet smPle sPOts nUtitiOn Pln

    time eVent Wht tO et

    6:307:00 a.m. Pre-exercise meal/breakfast

    Breakfast cereal with low-fat milk

    Banana

    Toast with honey

    PowerBar Endurance sports drinkor water

    7:008:30 a.m. Frequent sips of PowerBar Endurancesports drink or water

    9:00 a.m. 50-meter freestylewarm-up and heat

    9:3011:00 a.m. Recovery break Yogurt

    Banana

    Frequent sips of PowerBar Endurancesports drink or water

    11:30 a.m. 50-meter freestylewarm-up and nal

    12:0012:30 p.m. Recovery break/lunch Turkey sandwich on French bread

    Canned fruitFrequent sips of PowerBar Endurancesports drink or water

    12:301:30 p.m. Frequent sips of PowerBar Endurancesports drink or water

    2:00 p.m. 100-meter medleywarm-up and race

    2:303:30 p.m. Recovery break Frequent sips of PowerBar Endurancesports drink or water

    PowerBar Energy Gel orPowerBar Performance Energy bar if hungry

    4:00 p.m. 4x50-meter freestyle

    relay warm-up and race

    4:305:00 p.m. Recovery break Frequent sips of PowerBar Endurancesports drink or water

    5:30 p.m. 4x50-meter medley relaywarm-up and race

    6:00 p.m. Meet ends/Recovery Choose from:

    PowerBar Recovery beverage

    PowerBar ProteinPlus protein bar

    PowerBar Recovery bar

    String cheese and crackers

    Smoothie

    BagelPeanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich

    6:307:00 p.m. Dinner Cheese ravioli with meat or marinara sauce

    French bread

    Fresh or canned fruit

    Steamed vegetables

    Gelato or frozen yogurt

    Consume a carb-based meal and thensnacks until you retire for the night

    This food plan is intended

    to give general guidelines

    for a typical tournament

    schedule. It is not designed

    to be any particular caloric

    level. For a personalized

    daily food plan, use

    PowerBar PowerCoach

    to determine your caloric

    needs and to obtain a daily

    sports nutrition plan just

    for you.

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    DAILY NUTRITION TIPS Aim for a well-balanced diet with a variety of carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthful fats.

    Carbohydrates should be the focus of your meals.

    Drink up early: Every morning when you wake up, have a large glass of water.

    Keep up your energy level: Eat 56 smaller meals per day.

    spor nuro PaCABS PTEIN FI

    BEFE 24 hours beore swimming,

    have a carb-based, low-at,

    low-fber meal

    3060 minutes beore

    swimming, have a carb-based

    snack (aim or 4060 grams

    o carbs)

    24 hours beore

    swimming, have a

    moderate-protein meal

    Start hydrating 24 hours prior

    to swimming

    rink 1420 oz o water or sports

    drink (400600 ml) 23 hours

    beore swimming

    rink another 8 oz (240 ml) prior

    to swimming

    IN 3060 grams o carbs perhour or sessions lasting

    12 hrs

    Not required rink at least 1326 oz(400800 ml) per hour

    Aim or 48 oz (120240 ml)

    about every 15 minutes

    For swims >1 hour and when weather

    is hot and humid, use a sports drink

    with sodium and carbs

    Calculate your sweat rate:

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    AFTE Within 30 minutes ater

    swimming, have 0.5 grams o

    carbs per lb body weight(1.1 grams per kg)

    epeat within 2 hours o

    swimming, or transition to

    carb-based meals or snacks

    As soon as possible

    ater swimming, have

    1525 grams o protein

    radually drink about 23 oz per lb

    body weight lost (or 1,500 ml per kg

    body weight lost)

    Average sweat loss or swimmers

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