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Is Nutrition The Key To A GKs Concentration❓
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It has been shown that on average elite level GKs typically perform 4-10 ‘defensive actions’ per game, all at high intensity.
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It has been shown that on average elite level GKs typically perform 4-10 ‘defensive actions’ per game, all at high intensity.
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These actions are very short in duration, often with long intervals in between them. Therefore, whist physical fatigue may not be the issue for GKs during match-play, the ability to concentrate and focus for those prolonged periods, may be the deciding factor.
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These actions are very short in duration, often with long intervals in between them. Therefore, whist physical fatigue may not be the issue for GKs during match-play, the ability to concentrate and focus for those prolonged periods, may be the deciding factor.
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In my previous post I highlighted that research indicates that GKs energy expenditure was approximately 600 kcal.d-1 less than that observed in outfield players, for example, approximately 2900 kcal vs 3500 kcal per day.
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In my previous post I highlighted that research indicates that GKs energy expenditure was approximately 600 kcal.d-1 less than that observed in outfield players, for example, approximately 2900 kcal vs 3500 kcal per day.
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Whilst it’s clear that the total energy intake of GKs needs to be lower than outfield players, it is still important that GKs make the correct nutritional choices.
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Decision making, focus, concentration, maintaining attention, responding to relevant cues, are all psychological skills required for a GK and are controlled by the brain.
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Decision making, focus, concentration, maintaining attention, responding to relevant cues, are all psychological skills required for a GK and are controlled by the brain.
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What is the primary fuel the brain uses? Glucose (carbohydrate).
Furthermore, what is the only fuel the body can use for maintaining high intensity exercise? Carbohydrate.
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Furthermore, what is the only fuel the body can use for maintaining high intensity exercise? Carbohydrate.
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Another factor that has shown links to cognitive performance is hydration. Optimal hydration pre & during match can offset any negative performance effects caused by dehydration.
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Another factor that has shown links to cognitive performance is hydration. Optimal hydration pre & during match can offset any negative performance effects caused by dehydration.
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Low levels of dehydration can reduce attention, reaction levels and lead to mood disturbance.
Additionally, dehydration can impact those important high-intensity actions previously mentioned by decreasing your strength and power.
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Low levels of dehydration can reduce attention, reaction levels and lead to mood disturbance.
Additionally, dehydration can impact those important high-intensity actions previously mentioned by decreasing your strength and power.
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A misconception may be to hydrate with an energy drink
Yes, some energy drinks contain caffeine & there’s research to support performance benefits of caffeine (physically & mentally), but caffeine can also reduce steadiness of the hands, not side effect a GK may want!
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A misconception may be to hydrate with an energy drink
Yes, some energy drinks contain caffeine & there’s research to support performance benefits of caffeine (physically & mentally), but caffeine can also reduce steadiness of the hands, not side effect a GK may want!
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Caffeine is also a diuretic, which can promote urine production, ultimately leading to dehydration if over consumed.
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The key message is that nutrition needs to be viewed as a fuel and the nutritional choices you make can have a direct impact on your performance. This is something you can control with the correct knowledge and understanding.
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The key message is that nutrition needs to be viewed as a fuel and the nutritional choices you make can have a direct impact on your performance. This is something you can control with the correct knowledge and understanding.
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