Triathlon Nutrition Blog
5 Tips for Surviving the Festive Season
Before I take my one and only break for the year, I want to leave you with five tips to help you survive the silly season. I find that most people just completely switch off and let go of their healthy lifestyle and fitness goals as soon as December hits. We ...
The Shit Show that was 2021
I wanted to take you behind the scenes a little bit at Dietitian Approved and the Triathlon Nutrition Academy and give you some insight into what's been happening this year. The highs and the lows, the lessons Iâve learnt and a peek behind the scenes at our plans for 202...
The Rise of the Female Triathlete with Stef Hanson
This episode of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Podcast is with total legend and one of my favourite humans, Stef Hanson. Stef is the founder of WITSUP, which stands for Women In Triathlon, Sup?
In this episode we chat about:
- Her many talents, ...
Athlete Spotlight: From beginner to 2 x Ironman finisher with Bec Baird
I spoke with one of my longest-standing clients ever, Rebecca Baird about her journey through triathlons and what she has learnt about nutrition along the way.
Hereâs what she had to say:
Some background about Bec
- Bec is ...
7 Nutrition Tips for Exercising in the Heat
Itâs getting hot here in Australia! Training in the Aussie summer can be challenging.Â
One of the biggest impacts of heat exposure when exercising is its effects on the gut. This is exacerbated when our core temperature gets >39°C
What happens to the ga...
What is Sweat Testing and Should You Do One?Â
What is Sweat Testing?
Sweat testing is a way to measuring your sweat sodium concentration during exercise. Simply, we put patches on your skin, you exercise for a defined period of time and then take them off and analyse them. Combine with measuring y...
Do You Need Salt Tablets?
Many endurance athletes take salt tablets, but do we really need them? I spoke with the sodium and hydration master aka Alan McCubbin to break down everything you need to know about sodium, hydration and endurance exercise.
Hereâs what we discussed:
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Why is sodium is imp...
Everything you Need to Know About Sports Gels
Thereâs a lot of information out there about sports gels and it can be confusing. There's a huge variety of brands and flavours and the content of them varies as well. Not all gels are created equally.
Here are some tips to consider when youâre buying ...
How to Lose Weight & Maintain Energy for Ironman Training
Most athletes are looking to be in peak physical condition for their A race. For endurance events like Ironman where you have to carry your weight across a long distance, performance can be improved with a good power to weight ratio. But itâ...
Eating on your Feet: Fuelling Long RunsÂ
It can be a challenge to eat and drink when youâre running. Your tummy is jiggling up and down, itâs hard to breathe and chew. Itâs also common to experience gut symptoms like nausea, bloating, diarrhoea and vomiting.
Here are some practical strategies to h...
Coffee & Questions âď¸ 2nd September 2021
8 Key Ingredients To Becoming A SuperCharged Triathlete
1. Pre-Training Nutrition
2. Recovery nutrition
3. Periodisation
4. Run fuel
5. Ride fuel
6. Carb-Loading
7. Hydration
8. Supplements
Dial each of these nutrition components in and youâve nailed a solid founda...
Coffee & Questions âď¸
I went on a little tangent today for coffee & questionsâŚwhich is not usual for me.
But I wanted to give you permission to invest in yourself.
Too often I see clients last, after theyâve tried every diet and yo-yoâd for years, or broken themselves with chronic fatigue or injury.
Nut...
