Sports Nutrition

Getting with your programme: targeted nutrition for your training goals

Recently joined a gym and have no idea what to eat before or after training?
Want to get lean, build muscle and lose fat?
Training for a marathon and need support through grueling training sessions?
Just want to be the top of your game?

Fitness and nutrition go hand-in-hand, so make sure you have your sports nutrition facts right. Nutrition and its impact on sporting performance is now a science in itself. Whether you are a competing athlete, a weekend sports player or a dedicated daily exerciser, the cornerstone to improved performance is a well balanced diet.

Learn how blood sugar balance, muscle recovery, correct hydration, and the highest-quality supplements can maximise endurance and strength. By eating foods containing the right nutritional balance we are infusing our body tissues with all the raw materials we need to function at our absolute best.

The basic training diet: what are the requirements?

To provide adequate energy and nutrients to meet the demands of training
To include a wide variety of foods to achieve the optimal balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates
To achieve optimal body weight and body fat levels for performance
To promote a quick and full recovery after exercise
To provide adequate fluids to ensure maximum hydration
To consider both the short- and long-term health of the individual.

Lucy Dawson offers a package of three nutritional consultations to help optimise your sporting performance. Click here for more details.