Qualified athletes’ features of nutrition in cyclic kinds of sports

Abstract

The article considers the structure of nutrition of qualified athletes who compete in cyclic sports. Nutrition in the traini ng of athletes is important during intense physical activity or in difficult competition conditions, so there is a need to use specialized foods for athletes. The use of different foods in terms of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, provides a clear definition of strategies and tactics for their use, simplifying the planning of the diet of athletes, adherence to a diet and a uniform supply of nutrients to the body. It’s recommended to athletes and coaches to participate more actively in the development of the menu and pay attention to the increase in carbohydrates in the diet and the reduction of fats both at home and at training camps. Athletes' needs for macronutrients, vitamins and minerals should not be neglected.
 The requirements of the body of athletes for cyclic sports in macronutrients, vitamins and minerals are given.
 No matter whether you are an amateur or a professional, you should definitely make a balanced diet - and this is partly art, and partly science. First of all, you need to correctly select the nutrition, but it is very important to know how much and when to eat.
 It is also important to fully satisfy the body's needs for hydration. During an intensive training, you need to drink at least of 2.7-3.8 liters of substance per day, an average of 240 ml every hour. Water should be nearly half of the daily intake, but other fluids are also beneficial.
 Fruit – fresh, dried and fruit juice – are the important source of concentrated carbohydrates, which give the athlete strength for training and materials for recovery. All fruit are nutritious, but some are especially good. The best way to get a variety of phytonutrients is to eat different fruits.