During the Athletes’ Forum organized recently by the Aruba Athletes’ Commission (AAC), a special sports nutrition workshop was held for local athletes. The young professional Edric Magalona from ELEVA Physiotherapy & Performance Aruba, who is both a physiotherapist and a nutrition specialist, prepared a highly engaging session full of practical tips that athletes can use. In addition to working in the sports field, Edric is a performance athlete himself who competes in the relatively new sport of streetlifting, which includes different weight categories similar to combat sports or weightlifting. He also participates in long-distance running events, giving him various opportunities to apply in practice what he teaches in the field of nutrition.
During the workshop, a great deal of knowledge was shared—not only about the fundamentals of sports nutrition but also through relevant examples that made the information easier to understand for the participants. In his talk, Edric explained the importance of eating correctly based on the type of training you are doing, as well as the importance of proper hydration. He emphasized how essential it is to “fuel” your body properly in order to give your best effort during training and competition. He concluded by speaking about the importance of recovery through nutrition and good sleep.
The Aruban Olympic Committee (COA) thanks Edric for the interactive presentation, which certainly captured the attention of the youth present.
#TEAMARU
Press release: Comite Olimpico Arubano
