Do you practice or plan to play volleyball? Here are our tips in terms of nutrition before, during and after the training or the match!

Eat Well for Volleyball Practice at the Top!
Eat Well for Volleyball Practice at the Top!

Practicing a Sport is Good for the Body

Practicing a sport is good for the body and for the spirit. But it is also very important to accompany the regular practice of sport with a balanced and adapted diet.

As we have already seen on the Herbalife blog, the practice of volleyball has many advantages:


  • developing team spirit
  • more reflexes, address, and coordination
  • it helps strengthen the muscles (thighs, glutes, abdominals)
  • it is accessible to as many people as possible
  • Since April 2017, Herbalife is also proud to be the official supplier of the French Volleyball Federation, the French women's and men's teams!


Earvin Ngapeth, Best Player of the World 2015 and leader of the French Team, gives his impressions on this new partnership: "I am delighted to honor this new partnership that I imagine as a team project, based on trust. The nutritional support provided by Herbalife Nutrition will give me a valuable strength to keep pace with the competition calendar and achieve my goals! "

Wondering what diet to adopt for regular volleyball? Here are our tips!

Eating well on a daily basis
A balanced daily diet helps to ensure matches and training with good physical condition. Before an important match, it can be useful to create a special routine: slow down or stop alcohol consumption, reduce gaps, increase a little starch and protein intake. At this level, meal replacements such as Formula 1 Sport, rich in nutrients, will advantageously supplement your diet.

During the effort, to bring energy

The most important during the effort is to hydrate to compensate for water loss due to sweating. An athlete must therefore at least 1 liter of liquid per hour in case of major energy expenditure. This hydration can be provided by water or by carbohydrate or electrolyte solutions, such as the drink of the CR7 Drive effort, particularly recommended for periods of prolonged efforts. These drinks are designed to be refreshing and to improve the absorption of water during exercise.

In case of fatigue, dried fruits are ideal to give the boost needed during a game.

Stay alert after the effort

Be careful not to let go too quickly after the effort. Food after sport is also important! It is necessary to provide the body with the necessary elements to recover properly, including carbohydrates and proteins within 30 minutes to one hour after the session/match.

Depending on the type of effort provided, the Rebuild Endurance or Rebuild Strengh supplements can help you with this goal.