This section gives you a practical guide to nutrition and hydration to help you achieve a balanced diet, good hydration and a sound understanding of how eating well and drinking regularly improve your performance... read on
The food you eat will influence your stamina, energy levels, recovery time, concentration and how sharp you feel before, during and after you play sport. Find out more here.... read on
Getting your diet right as a tennis player can be a tricky balancing act. Not only do you have to fuel yourself for a match that could last for an hour to three (or more!), you also have to be prepared for play at different intensities.... read on
Whenever you exercise, you lose fluid as sweat and as water vapour as you breathe. If you don t replace this fluid, you ll soon become dehydrated which will reduce your sport performance.... read on
Dehydration prevents your body and mind from working at its peak so if you fail to hydrate properly while playing tennis, it could cost you vital points leading to defeat. But you can stay on top of it by following our tips.... read on
Introduction
This section gives you a practical guide to nutrition and hydration to help you achieve a balanced diet, good hydration and a sound understanding of how eating well and drinking regularly improve your performance.
A Balanced Diet
The food you eat will influence your stamina, energy levels, recovery time, concentration and how sharp you feel before, during and after you play sport. Getting the balance right can improve performance as much as training itself.
Nutrition for Tennis
Getting your diet right as a tennis player can be a tricky balancing act. Not only do you have to fuel yourself for a match that could last for an hour to three (or more!), you also have to be prepared for play at different intensities.
Hydration for Tennis
Whenever you exercise, you lose fluid as sweat and as water vapour as you breathe. If you don’t replace this fluid, you’ll soon become dehydrated which will reduce your sport performance.
Dehydration prevents your body and mind from working at its peak so if you fail to hydrate properly while playing tennis, it could cost you vital points leading to defeat. But you can stay on top of it by following our tips…