Nutrition & Figure Ice Skating: How to skate better through simple dietary adjustments! (Learn figure ice skating) Paperback – October 31, 2023

Figure skating is one of the sports most affected by issues related to nutrition. Indeed, each of us has heard of skaters who have jeopardized their health in their pursuit of thinness, sometimes even under the pressure of their coaches...However, it's not necessary to become thinner to skate faster, jump higher, be more beautiful... in short, to skate better.Furthermore, if the widespread food restrictions in our sport undoubtedly harm the athletes' health, it is, on the other hand, possible to go beyond the performances your body is currently capable of developing through simple improvements to your plate's contents.This is not about repeating the usual refrain of "eat at least five fruits and vegetables a day" or "you don't need to deprive yourself to be beautiful." To address the issues that affect our sport, it's necessary to provide alternatives to current practices that don't work.In this book, you will discover:- What different nutrients are, their effects, and how to obtain them.- What foods to eat before, during, and after training to maximize your physical abilities.- Why popular diets in the world of figure skating for competition preparation don't work.- How to naturally change the levels of certain hormones that can transform your athlete's life through nutrition.- How to outperform in competition using levers already present in your body.- How to overcome the traps of anorexia and other eating disorders.- How to address your motivation and fatigue issues and be at the top of your game every time you step onto the ice.- Finally, if that's your desire, you will discover how to lose weight without compromising your sports performance and without jeopardizing your health.This book is for athletes eager to improve their performance on the ice, beyond what training alone can achieve, as well as for coaches who want to guide their students in the best possible way. Finally, if you are one of the (too) many parents of skaters who worry about their child's health, this book can help you safely support their progress. Read more