Fuel Your Swimmer
Food is Fuel. Food is Growth. Food is Recovery.
Young swimmers are training, learning, growing, building strong bones, developing muscle and recovering, all at the same time while still going to school. Good nutrition supports the whole swimmer and helps them get the most out of their training.
Here are some resources to help fuel your swimmer:
From training days and meet days to growth, puberty and overall well-being, this guide provides answers to your nutrition questions including what to feed your swimmer before an early morning practice, between races, and throughout their busy day.
There is no single “swimmer diet.” A nine-year-old and a 16-year-old can have very different nutritional needs, and those needs can change quickly during a growth spurt or a heavier training block. This guide covers the basics of fueling well.