The key element is to understand that if you are training
hard and racing you can basically eat whatever you want BUT if you want to be a champion it is better to put foods in your body that will give the edge and avoid the peaks and troughs
associated with making uneducated food choices.
Drivers want to be trim and lean, muscular without being too bulky. I have been consulting with a good friend of mine (a sports dietitian) to get the best advice for you and your eating habits for racing.
Here is a general example of a meal plan for F1 drivers:
Breakfast: Cereals and fruit
Morning Snack: Fruits and protein
Lunch: Pasta and a tomato based sauce
Afternoon Snack: Fruit and dry cereals (like a cereal bar)
Dinner: A really light meal for example fish served with vegetables (steamed) or something like spinach that has loads of fantastic vitamins.
Understanding what to eat for performance will give you the edge and lead to peak
performance for motorsport. Remember your brain is your biggest and most powerful
muscle, it needs loads of energy. If you do not fuel yourself correctly your brain is deprived
of energy and as a result you are unable to make the split second decisions, your reaction
times increase, and your concentration decreases.
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Physical fitness affects areas such as concentration,
decision making and reaction time; all key elements
for a top driver.
The physical and mental side of racing are completely
intertwined. You cannot separate them. If you are physically
at your peak you will have a greater chance of being
mentally at your peak too, this means you will be able to
concentrate for longer periods, make better decisions and
have lighting quick reaction time on the track.
Have a look at this short clip about the physical and mental
training of an F1 driver (try to ignore the horrible narrator!)
It is essential ot incorporate mind and diet into your
physical training regime. This will ensure you are in peak
physical and mental condition and get the most out of your
body and car for awesome motor sport success.
Drop me an email in the box to the right or leave
a comment below and let me know any questions you
have in regards to the physical, mental or dietary side
of motor sport.
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