A focus on nutrition is critical for anyone who takes their health seriously. Nutrition is particularly important for athletes (professional and recreational) because the more exercise you do, the more nutrients your body needs to handle the additional demands of activity and recovery.
Don't let your swim training come to a grinding halt during the winter months, instead use these months to build a solid foundation for the season ahead.
These Protein Bites are the perfect convenient recovery meal when you’re away from home. Grab a few to keep in your gym bag or in your car to have immediately after training.
After exercise your muscles need protein for repair and carbs to replenish energy stores. Hydration is also an important part of the recovery process, so a high protein smoothie is ideal.
Active bodies need lots of energy and protein, but they also need extra micronutrients and anti-inflammatory ingredients for protection and repair. All exercise is technically a stress on the body and boosting intake of micronutrients and antioxidants increases resilience to stress of all kinds.
Herbs are extremely nutritious leafy green vegetables that should be included in abundance in our diets. This is an easy and delicious way to use them.
My favourite go-to snack is sliced apple with peanut butter! It’s quick to prepare and super easy for when I’m on the go, and it’s also a healthy trick to satisfy my sweet tooth.
This recipe was given to me by my dietician. I have altered it slightly by adding seeds. I find these muffins are the best midday snack! They fill me up, I get in the carbohydrates I need and they are just scrumptious! Plus.....who doesn’t love a good old muffin everyday.
My post training smoothie is the perfect on-the-go meal. It's quick and easy to make and super convenient to drink on the way from swimming to gym. It allows me to recover and refuel myself after my swim session, as well as ensures I have enough energy to keep me going for the next session.
We wanted to take a moment to recognize the incredible work done by our local swim specialist stores and to encourage you to support small businesses when shopping for your Speedo swim gear. Let's pool together, visit these stores and support our local swim entrepreneurs, who are at the heart of the South African swimming community.
South Africa has one of the highest incidences of fatal drownings in the world. The NSRI and Speedo have decided to form an initiative to do something about it.
Our sustainable swimwear range focuses on ethical production processes and protecting the ocean that we all love, whilst promoting a more sustainable solution within the fashion and swimwear industry.
