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Nutrition
Most athletes understand the importance
of good nutrition but very few of follow an optimal
diet. Often this is due to being ill informed or
confused by the vast amount of conflicting information
we read in the press.
For all athletes getting the dietary intake right can
mean performance gains, improved recovery and better
racing, especially in endurance events like Ironman
triathlon. Previous clients range from international and
world ranked athletes to weekend warriors, from powerful
track sprinters to ultra-endurance athletes.
We offer one-to-one consultations, nutritional analysis
and club presentations, all delivered from an
experienced sport nutritionist. The nutrition support
services we offer include;
Nutrition Consultation
• Initial consultation (1 hour)
• Discussing nutritional strategies relative to training
and competition needs.
• Individualized advice dependent upon personal goals
• Written report and feedback
3-day Food Diary Assessment
• Analysis of 3-day food diary
highlighting macronutrient breakdown and timing of food
intake.
• Written report and feedback – including daily
requirements to support training and competition demand
• Example meal plans provided, designed around your
training.
Key areas often discussed include;
• Timing of food intake
• Quantity and size of meals and individual
macronutrient breakdown
• Optimal food sources relative to individual training
programme
• Preparation and recovery strategies for before and
during exercise
• Ideal hydration strategies
• Strategies to achieve weight loss
• Strategies to promote weight gain (lean muscle mass)
• Supplements – When and what?
• Safe supplements
• Optimal strategies
• Recommended products
• Advice for athletes with food intolerances i.e. gluten
• Nutrition for the travelling athlete
Additional services are available on request (i.e. club
presentations, club hydration analysis.)
Please contact us to discuss further.
Knowing what your body needs is
essential in endurance events
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