Injury And Nutrition

Question 1

What are the types of training injuries you can get

Answer 1

Muscle strain, joint sprain, tendinopathies, stress fracture and lower back pain

Question 2

What is muscle strain caused by

Answer 2

Inadequate warm up

Question 3

What is joint sprain caused by

Answer 3

Poor landing ( proper footwear)

Question 4

What is Tendinopathies caused by

Answer 4

Repetitive stress ( can be helped through gradual load progression)

Question 5

What is stress fractures caused by

Answer 5

Over training (increase calcium intake)

Question 6

What is lower back pain caused by

Answer 6

Improper form

Question 7

What are carbohydrates good for

Answer 7

Primary fuel source for moderate to high intensity exercise

Question 8

What are proteins good for

Answer 8

Muscle repair

Question 9

What are fats good for

Answer 9

Energy source for lower intensity training and good for hormone production

Question 10

What food are best to eat pre exercise

Answer 10

One to three hours before exercise;easily digestible carbohydrates with moderate protein and fat

Question 11

What foods are best to eat during exercise

Answer 11

60 mins into exercise; simple carbs and electrolytes for hydration

Question 12

What foods are best to eat post exercise

Answer 12

30-60mins after; carbs and protein to replenish glycogen