Effect of Beetroot Supplementation on Performance of Distance Runners

"Good diet and nutrition can help enhance athlete performance" Eating a good diet with enough fluid provides energy to perform optimally in competitive sports. All vegetables contain nitrate and it is found in large amount in beetroot and green leafy vegetables. The Beetroot juice which contains nitrate has been reported to increased plasma nitrate concentration, which leads to helps in reducing the energy cost of activity thus, leads to improved economy of movement. Improved movement economy is very vital for performance of long distance events. The results of the present study showed significant improvement in performance of trained athletes. This book aims to help the researchers of physical education to motivate and carry out research in the area of beetroot supplement in various fields of Games and Sports and also be useful for the teachers of physical education and sports, home science and other disciplines for providing knowledge about the beneficial effects of beetroot supplement.