Triathlon Nutrition tips from Isostar
Before the competition, nutrition is one of the most important factors in improving performance. The following tips show you how to optimally use the nutrition supplements from our sports nutrition partner Isostar and so get the best out of yourself. Before the race: in the last days before your triathlon it is extremely important to drink the correct liquids. Don’t wait until the day of the race to fill up your glycogen and water reserves. You can start as much as three days before with your specific nutrition strategy, by imbibing an isotronic drink several times a day. For a half liter water, three measuring spoons of Hydrate & Perform are enough. After the usual pasta party on the evening before the competition, you can have another Isostar High Energy bar between breakfast and your start. That will also help fill your glycogen needs. That way you are optimally prepared for the competition.
During the race: Isostar Hydrate & Perform provides you with the high carbohydrate liquid that you need to keep up your performance over the entire race. It is best to use the electrolyte drink during the transition phases (after swimming and after cycling) and use the time on the bike to drink and to eat, especially when you have a long way to go. That is the best possible way to support your athletic peformance abilities. Isostar provides you along the way with the electolyte drink Hydrate & Perform, High Energy bars and Energy Gel. You can find the details about these feeding zones here.
After the race: What applies before and during the race, is also important afterwards: drink, drink, drink. That way you quickly refill your liquid reserves. You can also do your muscles an additional favour if you take in some protein in the form of a shake (for example, Powerplay High Protein 90) or a bar (High Protein 25) after the race. Our advice to you: Try out your competition nutrition in training, so that you can discover any possible problems in time. All Isostar products can be found in the online shop at www.isostar24.de
