Fueling for the CPAT: Carbs, Hydration and Test Day

<p>Preparing for the CPAT? What you eat and drink before the test can have a major impact on how you perform.</p><p>In this episode of Fueling Fire, Megan Lautz breaks down the basics of CPAT nutrition and explains how to fuel your body during training and on test day. She covers why carbohydrates are your primary source of fuel, how to approach hydration without overdoing it, what to eat before the CPAT, and why you do not need to load up on protein right before you test.</p><p>Whether you are in the thick of training for your first CPAT or getting ready for test day, these practical nutrition strategies can help you show up fueled, hydrated, and ready to perform.</p><p>In this episode:<br />• How carbohydrates fuel CPAT performance<br />• What to eat before the CPAT<br />• Hydration strategies for training and test day<br />• When to eat before the test<br />• Why protein is not the priority immediately before the CPAT<br />• Common nutrition mistakes to avoid<br />• How to prepare your body for a physically demanding test</p><p>Get the free recipe book from Megan Lautz at Rescue RD:<br /><a href="https://www.rescuerd.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">rescuerd.com</a></p><p>Follow Megan Lautz:<br />Instagram and TikTok: @Rescue.RD<br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlautz/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Megan Lautz on LinkedIn</a></p><p>Firefighter Nation brings practical information, stories, and resources for firefighters, with a focus on the realities of the job, including fitness, health, wellness, leadership, and life in the fire service.</p>