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As a swimmer, you spend hours in the pool training, time planning nutritious meals, and in between all of that, try to meet the demands of work or school day-to-day life. But hard work does pay off.Think of how horrible it would be after months of preparation for your big swim event to find out that you've been using a product with banned substances or taking a supplement that isn't high quality and may be manufactured with questionable ingredients. Here at Ultima, we take all athlete safety and health very seriously and only use approved ingredients in our products. We believe that supplements should be...

Most swimmers know that nutrition and training are important components of athletic training programs. But what about the importance of sleep for swimmers? This often-overlooked element of your day can enhance or sabotage your athletic performance, so it’s worth taking a look at what your current sleep regimen is like and possibly make some improvements. Read on to find out more about the importance of sleep and having a good routine for swimmers.    Why is sleep important? Sleep is important for all of us. When we don’t get it, it impairs cognitive performance, disturbs glucose metabolism, and appetite regulation....

To supplement or not to supplement? You don’t need a Shakespearean soliloquy to answer this question, but it is helpful to know when to take sports supplements as a part of your athletic training and nutritional program. In general, having a well-balanced diet is recommended. However, for many aspiring and elite level athletes, a balanced diet does not always provide your body with all the nutrients it needs to compete at that level of training.     Imagine your body is a car.  An easy way to understand this is to think of yourself as a car which, like your body,...

One of the most important parts of your child's success as a swimmer is their nutrition and what they are eating on a daily basis. While eating healthy meals as a family is ideal, the reality is that most of us are at work or school for the majority of the day and we are often eating away from home. To help your child avoid making bad choices at the school cafeteria or vending machine, here are some ideas of what to pack in your child's lunch for swim success.   Home Grown Before you even send your child off...

Your dietary choices as an athlete can give you an edge, or sabotage all of those hours you spent training. So it's important to pay attention to what you eat and when you eat it. This is especially true with carbohydrates because they make up the bulk of an athletes diet and fuel. From no-carb diets to carbo-loading strategies, it's hard to know when is most beneficial to your performance diet. Take a look at our recommendations below: Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates So here is the trick! First, you need to know the difference between these two carbs as this will really...