During the race the rider may be exposed to temperatures that can reach 50 degrees, which in itself requires a good physical condition, moreover the position of the pilot in the cockpit keeps much of his body in isometric contraction, for almost two hours. The energy required to drive a racing car varies from 11 to 17 times the resting metabolism , which requires large amounts of glucose and oxygen to produce the amount of energy equivalent to that produced by a football player or basketball.
The biggest physical challenge of Formula 1 is to support the physical effort associated with the heat and avoid hyperthermia, which can lead to confusion and loss of motor coordination. For that a diet rich in carbohydrates and special care with hydration are essential. The increase in body temperature also entails, in addition to ex cessive sweating, increased heart rate and breathing.
What exercises are listed in the fitness of pilots?
Aerobic
They are fundamental, prepare the heart to increase the work required due to the high temperatures.
With improved cardio respiratory capacity is also increasing the volume of blood available and consequently a higher heat tolerance which will result in less fatigue and better performance.
Exercises neuromuscular
The pilot to ensure the maintenance of posture
Increase muscular endurance
The regions should receive special attention are the neck, lower back and abdomen. The higher the speed, the more G-force (force of gravity), which can reach about 5x the weight, only this force in the neck can be equivalent to 30 kg. Now imagine making a turn and having to keep the neck with a load of those pushing it in the opposite direction.
Coordination exercises
Train driver's reaction time is as important as the other exercises he made. Important decisions must be taken in a split second, to use this equipment known as a Batak, lights turn on this unit and the pilot should play them immediately to delete them. It is also used by fighter pilots.
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* A typical menu on race day *.
The time when meals are taken has an impact on performance and nothing is left to chance, especially on race day:
06:30 Breakfast: milk and / or yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit ...07:00 Massage to revitalize and warm the muscles08:30 Warm-upDuring the day the pilot s drink carbohydrates, which are an excellent way to hydrate your body and provide energy without interfering with digestion.Technical Briefing 9:00 followed by promotional activitiesPreferably, the lunch should be taken 4 hours before the start of the race, but usually it is difficult to coordinate with the agenda of race day. Thus, the pilots choose to:10:30 A slight portion of pasta and soup with vegetables11:00 Rest and may even sleep11:40 30 minutes of massage for muscle reactivation12:15 Prepare to enter the car13:00 Start of the race
At the end of the race, new briefing and promotional activities, followed by relaxing massage and a meal focused on recovery of protein and vitamins lost.
According to BMW, Robert Kubik lost six pounds during the winter period before the start of the 2009 season , cutting the bulk of their diet and increasing fish consumption.
Apparently, this loss has allowed the team to use the corresponding weight in ballast distributing it in the car in order to complete the 605 kg minimum weight, more efficiently.
Kubica's diet is not common to other pilots. In fact every driver follows his own diet, designed to fill all areas of nutrition the human body, especially those that are more in focus in this activity.
It is often said that the pilots burn enough calories to make it possible to eat "anything". However this is not so.
Keeping your body healthy is a state priority, especially for the effort expended for nearly two hours of intense racing.
Gabriele Polcari for Renault, says flexibility is important in the diet, because forcing a driver to eat foods that do not like, it is also counterproductive.
Each pilot has a regime so tailored to your needs.
Essentially the pilots need protein, making it part of the diet of white meats and eggs. Carbohydrates are also needed, especially during the training, and the pasta and bread included in the diet.
Grains, fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and fiber core, having always in mind that everything should be eaten in the right amount, w ithout the excesses of one or another type of food.Although alcohol is discouraged, a glass of wine can sometimes be allowed.
Like any top-level sport, riders also have to adjust your eating habits by, for example, eat more often and in smaller amounts in each, allowing for better digestion and absorption of nutrients, and the dinner lighter meals, typically fish and vegetables.
Fonte: AutoSport
06:30 Breakfast: milk and / or yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit ...07:00 Massage to revitalize and warm the muscles08:30 Warm-upDuring the day the pilot s drink carbohydrates, which are an excellent way to hydrate your body and provide energy without interfering with digestion.Technical Briefing 9:00 followed by promotional activitiesPreferably, the lunch should be taken 4 hours before the start of the race, but usually it is difficult to coordinate with the agenda of race day. Thus, the pilots choose to:10:30 A slight portion of pasta and soup with vegetables11:00 Rest and may even sleep11:40 30 minutes of massage for muscle reactivation12:15 Prepare to enter the car13:00 Start of the race
At the end of the race, new briefing and promotional activities, followed by relaxing massage and a meal focused on recovery of protein and vitamins lost.
According to BMW, Robert Kubik lost six pounds during the winter period before the start of the 2009 season , cutting the bulk of their diet and increasing fish consumption.
Apparently, this loss has allowed the team to use the corresponding weight in ballast distributing it in the car in order to complete the 605 kg minimum weight, more efficiently.
Kubica's diet is not common to other pilots. In fact every driver follows his own diet, designed to fill all areas of nutrition the human body, especially those that are more in focus in this activity.
It is often said that the pilots burn enough calories to make it possible to eat "anything". However this is not so.
Keeping your body healthy is a state priority, especially for the effort expended for nearly two hours of intense racing.
Gabriele Polcari for Renault, says flexibility is important in the diet, because forcing a driver to eat foods that do not like, it is also counterproductive.
Each pilot has a regime so tailored to your needs.
Essentially the pilots need protein, making it part of the diet of white meats and eggs. Carbohydrates are also needed, especially during the training, and the pasta and bread included in the diet.
Grains, fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and fiber core, having always in mind that everything should be eaten in the right amount, w ithout the excesses of one or another type of food.Although alcohol is discouraged, a glass of wine can sometimes be allowed.
Like any top-level sport, riders also have to adjust your eating habits by, for example, eat more often and in smaller amounts in each, allowing for better digestion and absorption of nutrients, and the dinner lighter meals, typically fish and vegetables.
Fonte: AutoSport
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