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Best diet to boost cardio endurance

agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/04/02, 06:44 PM That's a good question. I think (cause I don't know for sure) that if you have a sound diet you should be fine with the following consideration: you need energy to sustain long bouts of cardio. Therefore, I would stay away from low carb diets. For me cardio endurance has always been a question of oxygen intake and discipline as opposed to muscular endurance. Are you talking marathon-type cardio?
semerson52 Posts: 40 Joined: 2004/01/08	2004/04/02, 04:57 PM Hi, whats the best diet to boost your cardiovascular endurance? Or can't that be achieved by eating the right foods? Thanks x
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/02, 06:42 PM Pretty similar to what bodybuilders eat, a little different - according to "Diets designed for Athletes" here are the basics - " During training and competition, endurance athletes need about .75grams of protein per pound of bodyweight per day - 1.2 to 1.4g per kg of bodyweight - to maintain a positive nitrogen balance and to promote muscle growth and recovery." So, figure out yopur total calories, 15-20% comes from fat, figure out your protein needs and the rest of your calories will come from carbohydrates. You need carbohydrates for energy and endurance. Check out Grocery List for a Bodybuilder in the nutrition forum for some ideas of what to make your meals out of. eat 5-6 small meals, evenly spaced throughout theday. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated, which affects performance. gOOD LUCK! -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
semerson52 Posts: 40 Joined: 2004/01/08	2004/04/03, 04:14 AM Thanks again asimmer your alot of help! Yes, marathons, and quite long distances like 5000m cross countrys!