Now that the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games are upon us we’re bound to see a sudden surge in athletic pursuits. There’s nothing like watching 4,500 elite athletes to drive your motivation to get moving. Kids especially get in on the act and suddenly want to throw a cricket ball, shot put or hop, skip and jump down the driveway. But what is the best way to fuel your fitness? Let’s take a look at some tips from the diets of Commonwealth Games athletes.
Knowledge is power
You can too:
Read labels on food packages and look for foods low in fat and high in nutritious carbohydrates
Plan your weekly meals in advance to keep things on the health track
Have a one-on-one session with an sports dietitian to get advice specific to your training regime
Check out some great sports cookbooks like Survival for the Fittest from the AIS, with full nutritional analysis
Refuel and keep cool
You can too:
Grab a flavoured yogurt drink for a great protein-carb recovery combo
Whip up a banana smoothie to cool and refuel
Pack your kit bag with sports drink like Gatorade, muesli bars and bananas
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