Triathlon Nutrition Blog
When building a race nutrition plan – no two plans are the same.
Every athlete needs to tailor to their specific needs based on their size, their race speed, the event and what actually works for them. There’s no one size fits all when it comes to race nutrition plans.
To demonstrate how differe...
When it comes to body composition - so we're talking muscle mass, body fat, visceral fat, BMR and bone mineral content, there is absolutely no point in measuring something if it cannot accurately track progress. That's why Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) scans are NOT the best tool.
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If you are a triathlete who counts calories this is important to know so you can ensure you’re getting the kilojoules you need when consuming nuts.
The Atwater System (introduced over 100 years ago) is the system used globally for calculating the total energy value (kcal/kJ) of foods.
- Measures a...
 When it comes to pushing yourself as a triathlete, the Ultra355 is up there!
It’s a 3-day endurance event not for the faint-hearted. Over three big days, you swim 5km, ride 300km, and run 50km.
Recently Triathlon Nutrition Academy athlete, Jody Walker, competed and not only finished as the first...
Rather than count calories, I’d suggest you learn to eat to fuel your body, without having to track everything you put in your mouth!
Counter intuitive for many triathletes I know - those over-achieving personality types who love data, numbers, keeping track and keeping control.
I’m not saying sto...
When it comes to nutrition, triathlon is different to any other sport because you're training and fuelling for 3 sports not 1!
When you have that dialled in – you will have more energy, get to your ideal body composition, recover faster, perform better in the second/third session for the day and no...
I'm a big advocate for nutrition. Your body is the number 1 thing that will get you to the finish line.
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Yet most triathletes see a dietitian LAST, after they've:
- Tried and failed to get their ideal body composition
- Tried every random fad or quick fix diet
- Struggled with fuelling and vomite...
 When it comes to Triathlon Nutrition there's A LOT you can do to maximise your performance.
Once you’ve figured out the basics of the sport – what you put in your mouth is the next thing you need to turn your attention to (BEFORE you drop $20K on a new bike) because nutrition really is the fourth ...
3 nutrition habits every triathlete should be doing daily
It's so hard to pick just 3! There are so many things you should be doing to improve performance.
My advice - get the fundamentals sorted first. Instead of chasing shiny objects and doing the 1%ers – here's where we need to be.Â
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My 3 nu...
Why aiming for 120g of carbs per hour is a mistake
This statement may be seen as controversial - but if I don't say it, then who will!??
Putting my Advanced Sports Dietitian's hat on, I can tell you that aiming for 120g of carbs an hour is a mistake!
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And let me tell you why...
For the majori...
What's the best protein powder for triathletes?
A number of people have mentioned protein powders to me lately – as if it was the best thing in the world.  I’m going to dive a little deeper into protein powders (and try not to offend supplement companies in the process!!)
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FIRSTLY – I have a fo...
How to lose weight the easy way with TNA athlete Renee Ingram
Despite not being a focus of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy program, weight loss, or body fat loss is a surprising side bonus for many of our athletes.Â
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Academy member, Renee, is a great example of how eating more strategically, ins...
