New Athlete Nutritional Assessment
Proper nutrition before, during and after exercise can make a significant difference to your performance and recovery. New athletes who start a 3-month coaching program in December 2023 or January…
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6 Tips to Achieving Sustainable Weight Loss
A very small calorie deficit for athletes minimizes muscle mass loss and prevents a negative impact on the quality of training and recovery.
Carbohydrate Loading & Pre-Race Nutrition
The main purpose of the pre-event meal is to avoid hunger during the race, avoid GI discomfort, top up glycogen stores and support optimal performance. It should ultimately promote fuelling and hydration goals without compromising gut comfort.
Choosing Safe Sports Supplements
When we compare factors that influence performance, including sleep, training, quality of diet, recovery, motivation, mental health, equipment, access to coaching, social support, funding etc., sports supplements are simply the tip of the iceberg.
Nutrition for a Strong Immune System
by Heather Noble, RD Are you sick of getting colds? Nutrition is one of many factors that play an important role in keeping your immune system strong and healthy. Your…
Nutrition Tips for the Travelling Athlete
We tend to snack on foods that are not as healthy when we are unprepared. Planning is everything!
Putting the Iron in Ironman
Your iron status and daily dietary iron intake will affect the quality and the oxygen carrying capacity of each new red blood cell. Therefore, it is so important you meet your iron needs every day.
Hydration for Athletes
by Heather Noble, RD Maintaining fluid balance is extremely dynamic- constantly changing and fluctuating. Staying hydrated throughout the day and during exercise can be a real struggle for many athletes!…
High Performance Recovery Nutrition
by Heather Noble, RD With greater exercise volume and intensity, comes greater nutritional responsibility. The timing, type and quality of post-exercise nutrition has a significant impact on training adaptations and…