Apart from fluid, what should a player have at half time in a rugby match? Is a banana appropriate?
A. If you eat appropriately during the week and before the match, you should have enough fuel on board to last the entire match. If you feel your energy levels are low towards the end of a match, some carbohydrate at half time may be appropriate. Sports drink is probably the best option as the carbohydrate is digested and absorbed quickly. Another alternative is a carbohydrate gel. A banana is OK as long as you do not experience any stomach discomfort. Bananas will take longer to to digest than sports drinks and gels.
A. If you eat appropriately during the week and before the match, you should have enough fuel on board to last the entire game. If your energy levels tend to fade towards the end of a match, some carbohydrate at half time may be appropriate. Sports drink is probably the best option as the carbohydrate is digested and absorbed quickly. Another alternative is a carbohydrate gel. A banana is OK as long as you do not experience any stomach discomfort. Consider that they will take longer to digest than sports drinks and gels.
