EAT TO W.I.N
by Steffany Hanlen, Founder of Quantum Speed
www.quantumspeed.ca
www.steffanyhanlen.com
Eating to WIN is a concept that defines the importance of nutrition for sport – eating the right things at the right times and drinking the right amount of water is integral to the body‟s energy levels and performance. In essence, whilst we all understand that you need fuel in the tanks for the engine to run, we want to explain that the right fuel in the tanks will enable the engine to run better and for longer.
In the world of Quantum Speed W.I.N. means, “
WHAT’S IMPORTANT NOW”. We are not dieticians in any way, so please consider the information that follows as tips from our years of experience with Elite Hockey Players. As a precaution, always check with your physician or a specialist before changing your eating habits even if you are not concerned about negative effects of healthy eating. Everyone is different. Allergies are prevalent in today’s youth so please use common sense guidelines based on your own situations. The following is a compilation of information that is sent in the days leading up to or right after Quantum Speed Performance Excellence Seminars and is an offering as ‘food’ for thought only.
In terms of eating then, a player needs to determine what is most important for them in the moment. Ask yourself these questions, “What do I want to feel like at the END of my shift, practice, training session or game? Am I going into a practice where they may be significant amounts of standing around? Am I heading into a 60 minute game that could go into overtime? Am I in school ALL day then going straight to my dry land training?” And the 3 ultimate questions to ask yourself are…
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WHAT’S IMPORTANT NOW? We are not dieticians in any way, so please consider the information that follows as tips from our years of experience with Elite Hockey Players. As a precaution, always check with your physician or a specialist before changing your eating habits even if you are not concerned about negative effects of healthy eating. Everyone is different. Allergies are prevalent in today’s youth so please use common sense guidelines based on your own situations. The following is a compilation of information that is sent in the days leading up to or right after Quantum Speed Performance Excellence Seminars and is an offering as ‘food’ for thought only. WHO am I eating for? (The answer has to be ME!!) 2.
WHAT am I trying to achieve? (Your answers can be muscle gain, weight loss/gain, energy management etc) 3.
HOW do I ensure I eat properly and communicate my desire to do so to my parents? (begin the conversation NOW) The number one comment I get from players when I ask them what they are eating before or after their skating session is, “NOTHING – we didn’t have time to stop and eat” or, “we will grab a SUBWAY on the way home from the rink”. Parents, I am not trying to make your life any more difficult than it already is but if you really think your son or daughter will make it to the SHOW, play Ivy League College hockey on a full ride scholarship or even get through the workout without proper of fuel, you are mistaken.
Check back in a week or so … we’ll have more on “Eat to W.I.N”
