6. FLEXIBILITY
EXCELLENT Touch toes easily
VERY GOOD Touched knuckles to floor
GOOD Touched floor
Fair Touch toes easily
FOODS FOR
FLEXIBILITY
• Fruit
• Ghee
• Sesame seeds
• Ghee
• Ginger
• Turmeric
• Vegetables
TEST:
Stand with your feet
together and bend
down slowly to touch
toes and floor without
bending your knees.
Do not bounce.
7. COORDINATION
EXCELLENT 70-72 catches
VERY GOOD 62-64 catches
GOOD 54-56 catches
Fair 48-50 catches
TEST:
Stand about 6 feet from a flat wall.
Using one hand toss a tennis ball
underhand against the flat wall.
Catch the ball with the other hand
and quickly toss it back. Repeat
this action steadily in succession.
Keep a count of the number of
catches in one minute.
FOODS FOR
COORDINATIO
N:
• Sprouts
• Flaxseeds
• Beet juice
• Pumpkin
seeds
8. EQUILIBRIUM
EXCELLENT 30 seconds
VERY GOOD 25 seconds
GOOD 20 seconds
Fair 15 seconds
TEST:
Stand on your toes.
Stretch your hands in
front of or above your
shoulders, touching the
ears and try to stay in this
position as long as you
can. Time yourself.
FOODS FOR
EQUILIBRIUM:
• Red Grapes
• Peanuts
• Dark
chocolate
9. SPEED
EXCELLENT 14 seconds
VERY GOOD 16 seconds
GOOD 18 seconds
Fair 20 seconds
TEST:
Run 100 m and
time it.
FOODS FOR
SPEED:
• Cherries
• Skimmed
Milk
• Bananas
• Oats
• Soy
• Green Tea
• Tomatoes
10. AGILITY
EXCELLENT 150 skips
VERY GOOD 130 skips
GOOD 110 skips
Fair 90 skips
TEST:
Use a skipping rope.
Keep a track of the
number of times you
can skip without
tripping, in one minute.
FOODS FOR
AGILITY:
• Sweet potato
• Banana
• Beet juice
• Oatmeal
• Walnuts
• Coconut
water
11. STRENGTH
SCORE MALES FEMALES
EXCELLENT 59+ 36+
VERY GOOD 56-58 34-36
GOOD 53-55 32-34
FAIR 49-52 29-31
TEST:
Hand grip dynamometer.
FOODS FOR
AGILITY:
• Eggs
• Fish
• Wheat germ
• Brown rice
• Watermelon
• Spinach
12. ENDURANCE
SCORE MALES FEMALES
EXCELLENT 30 21
VERY GOOD 25 18
GOOD 20 15
FAIR 15 12
POOR <10 <7
TEST:
Number of push-ups.
FOODS FOR
ENDURANCE:
• Bananas
• Pomegranate
• Peanut butter
• Beetroot
13. Calorie Needs for Athletes
Rule of Thumb:
Walk or run 1 mile = 100 kcals burned
Calories
Consumed
Calories
Expended
14. The Effect of Diet on Physical Endurance
Maximum
endurance time:
Normal mixed diet
57 min
Fat and protein diet
167 min
114 min
High-carbohydrate diet
15. Carbohydrates
The primary fuel for most types of exercise and the most
important nutrient for athletic performance
Carbohydrates should be eaten at all meals and before and after
exercise
Low-carbohydrate diets are NOT appropriate for athletes!!
16. Carbohydrates
Recommended level- 7-10 g/kg per day
At meals, carbohydrates should take up 2/3 of your plate
Foods containing carbohydrates: bread, rice, pasta, cereals,
crackers, fruits, juices, vegetables, dried beans/peas
17. What happens when
Carbohydrate intakes are low?
Decreased athletic performance
Muscle loss (protein used for energy)
Fatigue
Nutrient deficiency
Irritability
18. Protein
Role in Exercise?
Muscle growth and repair
Supplies 10% of fuel when glycogen stores are low
Supplies 5% of fuel when glycogen stores are high
Aids in repair/recovery following muscle damage
19. Fluids & Hydration
Males - 60% body wt.
Females - 50% body wt.
Cardiovascular function
Thermoregulation
Injury prevention
Performance
Recovery
Sweat losses during 2 hours of exercise
can = 2 liters or more
20. Physiological Effects of
Dehydration
sweat rate blood volume & heart rate
core body heat
cardiovascular function
-less O2 and nutrient-rich blood to muscles
-more reliance on anaerobic system
Slower removal of wastes cramping, fatigue
21. Impaired Performance!
Muscle strength
Speed
Stamina
Energy
Cognitive Process
Risk of Injury
95% of muscle cramps are due to dehydration!
22. When Should You Drink?
WHEN TO DRINK AMOUNT OF FLUID
2 hours before exercise 2-3+ cups
15 minutes before 1-2+ cups
Every 15 minutes DURING 1-1.5 cups
After Activity 2-3 cups
23. First Things First…
Must eat breakfast
everyday
Eat every 3-4 hours to
keep blood sugar level
Stay hydrated through
day
25. PRE-COMPETITION MEAL
1 to 4 hours prior
to the event.
100-200g of
carbohydrates.
Moderate in fat.
Low in protein.
Fluid in take
should be
generous.
OPTIONS:
Bread toast
Slightly buttered
bread with plenty of
jam or jelly.
A cereal with skim
milk.
Low fat yoghurt
with fruit.
26. NUTRITION DURING PERFORMANCE
25-30 g carbohydrate
(preferably glucose) for
every 30 minutes for an
athlete participating in
endurance games.
Felling of thirst is not a
reliable indicator of fluid
requirement.
The rehydration must
contain sodium for efficient
rehydration.
OPTIONS:
Poly-glucose drinks
27. POST-EVENT MEAL
The focus of a post-event
meal is:
Rehydration
Repletion of glycogen
stores
Restoration of electrolyte
balance especially
sodium and potassium
The meal should be:
Rich in carbohydrates
High in fluids, sodium
and potassium
OPTIONS
Salted foods
Plenty of fresh fruits and
vegetables
Milk
28. Vegetarian Athletes
Vegetarian athletes (like
others) must learn to
complement proteins
Vitamin B12, calcium,
iron, and zinc
Eating enough calories
can be difficult
Vegetarian diets are in bulk
& in calories