Nutrition

LucozadeNutrition is an important aspect of exercise whether your goal is to improve cardiovascular fitness, improve your body weight, compete on the rowing machine or simply to have fun.  Whatever your motivation, it is important to understand some basics about sports nutrition. The old saying that your body is like a car and the fuel you put in it is paramount, is indeed very true. A race car could not run on tractor diesel and in the same way a finely-tuned body should not run on inappropriate nutrition. This section is designed to give you a basic understanding of sports nutrition and general nutrition advice for a healthy lifestyle.

The basics of nutrition

There are six basic nutrient classes. Of these six there are three that are involved directly in the production of energy and three that facilitate energy production.

Direct Production of Energy
  • Carbohydrate
  • Fat
  • Protein
Facilitate Energy Production
  • Minerals
  • Vitamins
  • Water
Recommended Daily Amounts for Adults

Daily Intake Women Men
Calories (Kcal) 2000 2500
Total Fat 70g 95g
Saturated Fat 20g 30g
Salt (sodium equivalent) 6g 6g
Total Sugars 90g 120g

Warning Policies and advice

The ARA has a policy on the use of supplements

The advice contained in the document 'Is there a place for Creatine Supplementation in the Sport of Rowing?' should be followed by any prospective candidates for GB Teams and read in conjunction with the ARA's policy on the use of supplements.