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."
Sports nutrition helps athletes reach peak
performance by improving:
-Speed
- Power output
- Energy
- Reaction time
- Focus
- Concentration
- Cardio/Endurance
- Occurrence of muscle cramps & muscle soreness
- Muscle mass
Sports nutrition coaching and guidance can help you
develop a personalized practical strategy designed with your training, practices, games and travel in mind.
Through properly adapted sports nutrition, athletes and teams can develop:
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Training day protocols
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Game day protocols
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Hydration protocols
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Travel protocols
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Supplement protocols
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.
Travel
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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Flight hydration and fueling
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Time zone changes
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Dealing with high heat and/or altitude
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Food safety at destination to reduce risk of/to treat gastro-intestinal issues
Better preparation, better performance!
Testimonial
"As a young high performance athlete, I began having sessions with Natasha to educate myself about the benefits of a well-balanced diet. From the very first session I learned a lot, from when to eat during a typical training day, to what to eat before and after competitions to be at my best on the court or on the ice, and to help me fully recover for the next day.Each session with Natasha has helped me reach my full potential as an athlete on the Canadian National Goalball and Blind Hockey Teams and she was an instrumental part of my preparation to compete at the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016. If you are looking to improve your sport performance on a high performance level, Natasha will help guide you on the path to success!"
Simon Richard – Team Canada Blind Hockey & Former Team Canada Goalball