Wushu, like any other physical activity, requires energy and as such it is important to make sure that the fuel stores are ready for what can be some very intense training. While eating before training and competition can cause discomfort and sluggishness this can be avoided by simply eating the right foods and giving the body the essential nutrients it needs.

Without eating, blood glucose levels can easily drop over the course of a training session and result in symptoms of hypoglycaemia such as a general lack of energy, dizziness, headaches and fainting. In wushu, this is particularly serious as not only...