Golf Nutrition for Improved Performance
When it comes to nutrition on the course, the average golfer tends to fall short. We often don’t eat enough if we eat anything at all. And we usually drink too many beers and not enough water. Now I get it, golf’s fun and sometimes a lot more fun and less aggravating when you’re drinking. If your goal is to go out there and just hang out with your friends and have a great time, then by all means, drink some beers and enjoy the day. But, if you want to improve your performance on the course, I have some tips for you.
Pre-round Meal
The pre-round meal can be extremely important. This is the main thing fueling you for the next several hours. Try to eat a meal that’s high in complex carbohydrates such as bananas, oats, whole grain bread and pasta, potatoes, and brown rice. Complex carbs are good for a pre-round meal since they take longer to digest and will fuel you for a longer period of time. Also, make sure you include foods that are high in protein and include healthy fats.
On-course Snacks
When on the course it’s important to eat several snacks. I recommend that players eat a small snack about every 4-6 holes. Yes, I recommend you eat that often. Just like a runner running a marathon eats every 30-45 minutes, golfers need to fuel themselves similarly.
When eating on the course stick to healthy foods high in carbohydrates. Stick to simple things like fruits, PB&J sandwiches, or crackers. These carbs will be digested faster giving you energy at a quicker rate than the complex carbs.
Hydration
Before playing, I recommend drinking at least 24-36 oz. of water. This will be a great way to start the round off right. While playing, a good rule of thumb is to drink 12 oz. of water every hour. That’s a standard water bottle every hour. Something I also like to recommend, especially when it’s hot outside, is to add electrolytes to your water. This will help replace anything lost through sweat and will help prevent cramping.
If you’re a golfer looking to improve your performance on the course, one of the easiest ways to do so is to improve your nutrition and hydration. But if you’re just looking to go out and have some fun then knock yourself out. Just do me a favor and drink a little water to help offset all of those beers.
If you’re a golfer dealing with pain or wanting to improve your performance on the course, you can contact me through any of my socials or email listed below.
Talk soon,
Andrew
Email: resiliencechiro@gmail.com
Phone: (704) 659-4249
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