{"id":195738,"date":"2023-06-30T07:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T05:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tapasmagazine.es\/?p=195738"},"modified":"2023-06-30T07:33:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T05:33:21","slug":"these-are-the-diets-formula-1-drivers-must-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tapasmagazine.es\/en\/these-are-the-diets-formula-1-drivers-must-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the diets Formula 1 drivers must follow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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It is said that motorsport athletes are some of the most physically fit athletes. This may come as a surprise to some who do not consider their work as demanding as that of a soccer player or a tennis player, but the conditions that drivers go through require a high level of fitness and very good health to stay on top. Therefore, a specific nutrition and hydration plan is necessary for each driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality is that Formula 1 is a physically and mentally demanding sport. Drivers are subjected to 2G forces when accelerating, 5G when braking and between 4G and 7G when cornering, not to mention tense periods behind the wheel at high speed. In a typical F1 season, drivers compete in more than twenty races over eight months, often in extreme conditions of humidity, heat or rain. All of this poses a very demanding travel schedule, which undoubtedly puts a strain on the drivers’ nutritional and fitness needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why riders follow a strict physical training program aimed at developing muscle strength, preventing injuries and controlling body weight. This strength-focused approach accounts for a large part of the training developed outside of the racing season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demanding training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the season, drivers follow maintenance programs along with some strength development based on individual goals. Drivers also spend time performing cardiovascular training such as swimming, cycling and running, practices that help control body development. While it is unclear how many calories drivers burn when competing and training, both in cars and on simulators, no one doubts that nutrition plays a key role in their physical and mental performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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