Paleo Diet for Athletes

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Strength:

Push Jerk

5-5-5-5-5

Metcon:

“Karen”

150 Wallballs (12lbs/20lbs)

PALEO DIET FOR ATHLETES

© 2005 Loren Cordain, PhD and Joe Friel, MS

Serious athletes, however, when it comes to immediately before, during, and directly

after workouts, need to bend the rules of the Paleo Diet a bit since we're placing

demands on the body that were not normal for our Stone Age ancestors. Hour after

hour of sustained high energy output and the need for quick recovery are the serious

athlete’s unique demands. This requires some latitude to use nonoptimal

foods on a

limited basis. The exceptions may best be described by explaining the athlete’s 5

stages of daily eating relative to exercise.

Stage I: Eating Before Exercise

In brief, we recommend that athletes eat low to moderate glycemic index

carbohydrates at least two hours prior to a hard or long workout or race. There may

also be some fat and protein in this meal. All foods should be low in fiber. Take in 200

to 300 calories for every hour remaining until exercise begins. If eating two hours

prior is not possible, then take in 200 or so calories 10 minutes before the workout or

race begins.

Stage II: Eating During Exercise

During long or hard workouts....................................Click to continue reading