Recommended diet for water-sports athletes

For a good day of surfing , to catch more waves we need to eat healthy and energetic food. The important thing is to consume the food accordind to nutritional needs of each athlete , depending on their physical activity , weight , height , length  of training , age , etc... I have concluded that asking other athletes , studying nutrition forums and  nutritions websites dedicated athletes and even experimenting on my own body .

2h BEFORE SURFING , one must ingest foods rich in carbohydrates , 300kcal , approximately. Carbohydrates increases the stok of energy for the body in the form of glycogen in the muscles.  Eat : bread , fruits , cereals  , crackers or cereals bars. The rate of glycogen resynthesis seems to be quicker immediately and in the first 2h after exercise.
Right after surfing it is recommended to drink plenty of liquids ( water , juice , gatorade ) and a small amount of carbohydrates.

2h AFTER SURFING : a balanced meal containing proteins. The proteins are responsible for construction and performance the next day. Eat : lean meat , beans , cheese and milk.

One of the most popular post-surf snack preferences is beer !

For more information consult a nutritionist !

Surfing & Bodyboarding in Monte Clérigo - small waves

Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay 2010 - ASP World Tour

Yestarday , on July 15th began the great contest Billabong JBay 2010.

The GUILHARTE project - Lisbon

The Guilharte project is the production and exhibition of a multidisciplinary program "non stop" during the two weeks in the new facilities of the Society of Education Guilherme Cossoul.
Our mission consists in the attribution of life to space through many cultural events and thus gain recognition and public opinion more as a dynamic center for cultural and creative alternative in Lisbon, as well as to initiate a cycle of cultural activity in the Palácio de Laguares.

The Society of Education Guilherme Cossoul is one of the oldest and most prestigious associations of Lisbon. It was formed in 1885 by 47 amateur musicians and admirers of Guilherme Cossoul. Guilherme Cossoul was a Portuguese composer and cellist of the nineteenth century, who founded the volunteer firefighters in Portugal.

Throughout its history of 124 years, plus an area of strong civic and cultural promotion, always satisfied the needs of educational, artistic and sporting activities of their members and the city of Lisbon.

the literate citizens, taught trades, formed sporting champions, musicians, actors, directors, playwrights and technicians to the scene.

o Guilherme Cossoul always been and remains a hotbed of new talent. Raul Pepe Solnado the young boy, among many, many others.

The Guilherme Cossoul aware of the importance of culture in social and economic development of communities, whose main aim is to create better access to knowledge and culture.

The Society of Education Guilherme Cossoul, institution of public utility, is one of the most prestigious cultural associations of Lisbon, throughout its existence, has played a key role in the affirmation and revitalization of the arts, in particular the contribution to enhancing and enhancement of Portuguese Theatre, forming and bringing out new directors, actors and designers of great importance in this cultural area. 

Some moments captured with fisheye lens :

soon I will upload the videos

for more info :  GUILHARTE 

Sumol Surf Summer Fest 2010, Ericeira

Remind :  On June 26th and 27th  is the 2nd stage of the National Circuit of Surf - Open MALE in Ericeira.
more infomation :  Surf Portugal

Also , on June 25th and 26th is Sumol Surf Summer Fest 2010 in Ericeira. Main quest are Dub Inc. , Groundation , Gentleman , Marcelo D2 , The Evolution , Tom Frager.
The ticket price is 30euro/day or 40euro/2days.



tickets , photos gallery and more information vizit :     Surf Fest Ericeira