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Ironman food arrives at Alavés and Baskonia
Alavés and Saski-Baskonia sports clubs have reached a collaboration agreement with the 226ers sports nutrition brand, born in the triathlon in order to help triathletes cope with 226 kilometers of one of the toughest tests in the world.
Players will use the same sports supplements as many long -distance triathletes such as Iván Raña, who was the first Spaniard to achieve the title of world champion of triathlon, and better Spanish in “Ironman” distance in recent years, inspiring a whole new generation of athletes, making them believe that “yes it can”. The Ironman distance consists of a total of 226 km: 3,860 m of swimming, 180 km of cycling and 42.2 km of footing on foot (the same as a marathon). Triathletes dedicated to this discipline can dedicate 40 hours per week. In such a demanding proof, nutrition takes special relevance, since the body feels continuously subject to the limit and must pay 100%.
In the image: Iván Raña. Photographer: Ginés Díaz.
Now, football and basketball can benefit from all acquired knowledge, regarding nutrition, through this discipline that leads the body to its limits. Ainhoa Prieto, official nutritionist of the Baskonia-Alavés Group, considers that it is essential for players to follow a balanced and lifestyle oriented of the elite athlete, in which the quality of food is very important, but that due to the amount of physical effort they perform, this is not always enough. “We trust 226ers, who offer us supplements with an excellent profile based on quality ingredients and nutrition Players can maintain optimal performance and health status throughout the season. "
In the image: Saski-Baskonia players. Ilimane Diop, Iván Martínez and Tornike Shengelia
Ainhoa is very clear about the objectives you are looking for with sports supplements: before, during and after sports.
Before and during a party or training:
Quality carbohydrates.
Under normal conditions, carbohydrates are the main source of energy from which our body is nourished while we perform a sports activity. "Keeping carbohydrate reserves well loaded during the 90 minutes of the game is essential for players to maintain the demanding rhythm that a game is." For this, it is important to have quality sports supplements rich in quality carbohydrates, which facilitate easy digestion and are high availability to provide maximum energy and perform optimally.
Hydration.
Hydration is key to maintaining performance, avoiding fatigue problems, performance drop and cramps, especially under conditions of high temperature and humidity. "In maximum performance conditions, water is not enough to keep the body hydrated optimally." Through sweating the human body gives off a large number of mineral salts, mainly sodium, that water itself is not able to replace. Here are special relevance of quality isotonic drinks and special supplements rich in mineral salts.
After the party or training:
Recovery.
After a great physical effort and subsequent wear and tear of the athlete's body, as a game is, a good recovery is crucial for players to reach 100% at their next appointment. Here carbohydrates and proteins of rapid assimilation and high biological value take special relevance, in addition to other agents that influence tissue recovery. Therefore, "it is important to have a quality recuperator whose composition and relationship of ingredients ensures rapid recovery."
In the image: Iván Raña. Photographer: Ginés Díaz.
