How Does Your Body Recover When You Sleep?
If you really want to hack your performance gains then get to bed. Sleep is the ultimate performance booster for literally all aspects from strength and endurance gains, faster reaction...
Summer Racing: Do's And Don'ts
Many races over the world are conducted in the height of summer – meaning at some stage you are inevitably going to be competing on a scorcher. Dry heat, oppressive...
Caffeine during race week? Yes or no?
Caffeine is widely used – and especially loved by endurance athletes for its ability to stimulate the central nervous system and reduce perceptions of fatigue and pain. It also –...
Stepping up to an elite race – what you need to know
For some athletes, going pro, or racing in the elite field is a life dream. The ultimate test of ‘could I’? But, it may or may not be the best...
EPA and Inflammation
Inflammation is a normal defence mechanism that protects our body from infection and injury. It involves the destruction of invading pathogens, as well as tissue repair processes to help restore...
Fuelling needs: Men v Women
Most recommendations given around fuelling and performance don’t differentiate between men and women, or even across different age groups or life stages. This is because when it comes to performance...
Blood tests: Understanding your nutritional requirements
To be completely honest, life as a dietitian involves a bit of guesswork, some trial and error and plenty of ‘let’s give it a try and see how it goes’. ...
Sickness: An athlete’s greatest frustration
Every athlete and coach makes plans. Calendar planning, training block planning, travel planning, race planning – the list goes on. But, one of the biggest threats to those plans? Sickness....
Are you getting enough D?
Are you getting enough D? It's winter here in Australia and a cold one for many of us too! Shorter winter days mean morning and evening training is likely in...
Fish Oil: Your questions answered
No doubt you’ve heard of fish oil or omega-3 and some of the benefits around health. But, what about performance benefits as an athlete?
Are you meeting your micros?
As a young athlete I always ate well. I came from a health conscious, athletic family with a doctor mum. Meals were home cooked, lunchboxes wholesome, food felt enjoyable, fun and abundant.
The art of the taper
The purpose of a taper is to allow the body to rest up a little, absorb the work that has already been done and allow you to toe the start...
Nutrition Q&A with Pip Taylor
Our resident Performance Dietitian, Pip Taylor answers all your nutrition questions, covering everything from blood tests to gut health and hydration.
Pip Taylor: Joint health Q&A
Our resident Performance Dietitian, Pip Taylor talks all things joints, answering some of your questions about your joints and how to best look after them.Understand more about what strategies you...
Immunity protection for athletes
Maintaining a healthy immune system is paramount for any athlete and determines their ability to handle sufficient training and get to the start line in good shape. Whilst it may...
Micronutrition and Performance
High Protein, Low Carb. High Carb, Low Fat. Low Carb, Low Fat. We’ve heard it all. Popular diets often reduce the relationship between human health and nutrition down to three...
Immune vulnerability and excessive physical exertion
Of the twelve biological systems in the human body, one has undoubtedly taken centre stage in recent years – the immune system – and frankly, it’s about time. The elusive...
Performance nutrition for women with Pip Taylor
Nutrition for women – what do we really know? Most studies are done on men but what impact do hormone fluctuations have on nutrition needs for optimal fuelling and recovery....
Strength for Endurance with Pip Taylor
In many endurance sports there’s a focus on being light, and lean – with the thought this equates to speed and better performance – and there’s an element of truth...
Race Day Fuel with Pip Taylor
Got a race coming up? Plan out your race day breakfast to fuel your way to your best performance and avoid GI issues. The pre-race breakfast is your last opportunity...
