i have a bagel and maybe some Gatorade chews before my swim meets also drink lots of Gatorade
Athletes have blood tests because they need to be tested for drugs.
Most athletes stretch and eat a very healthy meal before competing to give them strength and make sure they're loose.
carbohydrates give you energy. its like a natural energy drink
Carbo-loading is loading up on carbohydrates. Athletes sometimes do this before a big athletic event in an effort to bulk up on the energy from carbohydrates.
You should eat banana, but eat it about 2-3 hours before you eat. Another thing you can do is, the night before your football game, eat pasta. Pasta is rich in fiber and has a complex carbohydrates which is what athletes need.
Weightlifting.
They didn't. Greek athletes competed naked.
Starch release glucose indispensable for muscles.
Athletes eat bananas before strenuous activity because they are a good source of carbohydrates for energy, potassium to prevent muscle cramps, and easily digestible for quick absorption. This fruit can help fuel their performance and support muscle function during exercise.
BEFORE A TRACK MEET EAT HEALTHY! Remember to eat from all food groups (if your a vegetarian eat nuts instead). Don't eat less than two hours before your event, or you'll get cramps. Milk products give you cramps so don't eat/drink that less than 2 and a half hours before an event. Fruit and vitamin C is also good to eat/drink!
The number of practice runs athletes get in the Olympics varies by sport and event. For some sports, like skiing or snowboarding, athletes may have several training runs before their competition. In contrast, other sports, such as track and field, may offer limited practice opportunities. Ultimately, the specific number is determined by the event schedule and the venue's regulations.
They eat banana because it gives them vitamins which will fight diseases in their body if they encounter any injury during sports