Sport Performance

The International Olympic Committee states that "Good nutritional practice will help athletes train hard, recover quickly and adapt more effectively with less risk of illness and injury."

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Sports nutrition helps athletes reach peak performance by improving:

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 -Speed

- Power output

- Energy

- Reaction time

- Focus

- Concentration

- Cardio / Endurance

- Occurrence of muscle cramps, muscle soreness & injuries 

- Muscle mass 

- Injury recovery time

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Mental performance

 

You can probably attest to bonking, hitting a wall or feeling irritable/“hangry”. Science has shown that nutrition has an impact on mental performance and productivity. Food timing

and combinations influence focus, concentration, energy levels, decision making ability, quick thinking, problem resolution, etc. 

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Travel

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When traveling for training or competition, being aware (and in control) of the nutritional factors associated with travel, will have an impact on your performance outcomes.

 

Nutrition for travel includes discussions around:

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• Airport nutrition

• Flight hydration and fueling needs

• Nutrition timing on travel days

• Time zone changes

• Dealing with high heat and / or altitude

• Food safety at destination to reduce risk of / to treat gastro-intestinal issues

 

Sports nutrition coaching and guidance will help you develop a personalized practical strategy designed with your training, practices, events and travel in mind.

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Through properly adapted sports nutrition, individual athletes and teams can develop:

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• Training-day fueling protocols

• Competition-day fueling protocols

• Hydration protocols

• Nutrition protocols for the road

• Supplement protocols

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