Author: James Robertson
Date: 19:02:05 07/07/99
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On July 06, 1999 at 19:48:43, Zachariah Amela wrote: >On July 05, 1999 at 12:53:22, D Ridge wrote: > >>There is certainly no shortage of reference material for physical athletes to >>consult regarding diet before, during and after events but what about preparing >>for a mental/intellectual challenge? >> >>Does anyone out there know of any material suggesting the best diet/preparation >>routine to help ensure your best results a tournament, either with a human or >>computer opponent? >> >>Perhaps some of you can share your routine for personal prep before a game. > >I found for the best concentration at work (software dev.) and chess it's a >combination of high protein foods and a lot of cardio workouts. I find when I >stick to this, I do well. When I start eating deep fried junk and forget about >working out, I tend to really lag in both areas. > >My guess: Chess is a hyper mental sport. The more oxygen you can get to your >brain the better. I would follow a runners diet and fitness program. OH and >don't discount eating a lot of fish (grin). > >During chess events I would image power bars and sports drinks would keep >hunger > away and not bog you down like candy bars and coffee. I agree; eating candybars is very good, because at the very least they make your opponent jealous. :) James > I used to be a coffee >and cig junky, but I found that their benefits are marginal at best and >devistating at worst. Dumped them both. > >Take care. > >> >>David Ridge (Grandmaster Of Stress) > >Hmmm...I know that title.
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