Basketball Nutrition and Weight Lifting

13 Jan, 2004  |  Written by Q  |  For Players

Intro
Many athletes establish a pre-game routine to prepare the mind and body for top performance. The routine varies but each should include an effective nutrition plan to prep the muscles for power and endurance. Performances due to great pre-game nutrition can maximize endurance and recovery.

Nutritional Tips

1. Plan to eat several times a day using regularly spaced meals and snacks to help meet caloric and nutrient needs

2. Eat a diet rich in complex carbohydrates

3. Drink sufficient fluids to stay hydrated during training and competition periods.

4. Eat a diet that contains a variety of foods from breads and cereals; fruits; vegetables; meat and meat substitutes; and dairy foods

Pre Game Meals - Basketball and Most Sports

Pre-game meals should be eaten 2-4 hours before your warm-up. If your warm-up starts at 2:30pm you should be eating a meal or snack every 2-4 hours prior. For example: Breakfast between 8 and 9am: Bowl of cereal, fruit, toast and jelly, juice

Lunch between 11-12:00 noon: Cold cut sandwich with lean meat and mustard. Fruits, granola bar, and water or juice.

Snack 1-2:30: Sport Drink (64 oz or more) to keep blood sugars stable.

2:30pm WARM-UP starts: GOOD LUCK!



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  1. LLOYD CARR  |  July 14th, 2004 at 9:09 #

    I’m 6′0 235 & about 20% bodyfat. I want 2 get down to n between 205-210.I play alot of 3 on 3’s & most of the time I’m gauding the other teams quickets player. Can u help me with a specific basketball workout & eating plan please!!!

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  2. Mike Bratusa  |  August 11th, 2004 at 23:23 #

    hey, im about 5′6 105 pounds and i need a good workout for basketball and a good eating plan to build muscle. I don’t want to stunt my growth lifting weights so what should I do? Please help me out!

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