Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Eating for Immunity: Ideas to help you stay well this winter
Now that the colder months are upon us, it’s time to be proactive with our nutrition for the best immune system defence.Â
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For active people, immune function plays a role not only in fighting off infections but also in promoting tissue...
Is caffeine beneficial for Endurance Performance?
Caffeine is a well-established performance booster. Is it beneficial for endurance performance? Heck yes!
But more does not equal better when it comes to caffeine supplementation. It’s about finding the lowest dose to give the greatest effect, with...
Why every triathlete should be doing strength training with Exercise Physiologist Huw Darnell
I’m a big advocate for triathletes implementing strength into their training program. But not many do it!
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Maybe it’s because you’re worried about getting too sore, putting on too much muscle mass and a...
How to mentally prepare for a race with mindset coach Trang Nguyen
As an endurance athlete, ahead of a race you’ve done everything else to prepare – you train your arse off, have your nutrition dialled in, have the fast wheels, shaved down, done all the things BUT if your mind is not in it, your ra...
A Key Nutrient Endurance Athletes Need Every Day: Calcium
Most people understand that we need calcium for building and maintaining strong bones and strong teeth. But we also need calcium for:
- Healthy muscle contraction, including the heart
- Nerve impulses and transmission of messages
- enzyme fun...
How to maximise your triathlon performance in the heat
Have you got a hot race coming up? Ever wondered whether you should be doing any heat acclimatisation or heat adaptation?
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On a recent Triathlon Nutrition Academy podcast, I spoke to Physiologist, Avish Sharma. He was the lead Physiologist f...
3 Nutrition Rules Every Triathlete Should Abide ByÂ
When it comes to triathlon nutrition, there is a lot of crap information out there!
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My passion is to cut through all the noise and give you practical, evidence-based information that actually works. To fast track your success as a time-poor tr...
The Key Ingredients You Need to Become a Successful Triathlete
There are many key ingredients to focus on if you’re wanting to train harder, feel better, and become the best triathlete you can be.Â
These aspects will not only propel you to become a successful triathlete, but will also translate in...
How to avoid the stress & overwhelm when it comes to triathlon racing
Are you someone that suffers from pre-race nerves?
Do you worry you’ve forgotten to do something important heading into race day?
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There is A LOT to do, think about and organise when it comes to triathlon racing. Preparing fo...
Iron & Endurance Performance with Rebecca Hall
Do you feel tired, lethargic or fatigued and are not sure why? Maybe you need to get your iron levels checked…
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As an endurance athlete, you should have a basic understanding of why iron is so important and know where you can get it from your diet. ...
Don’t book in for a body composition scan until you read this!Â
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (or BIA) scans are popping up in just about every gym and I’ve even seen some health professional clinics offering them as a service.Â
They’re advertised as a quick and affordable way to accurately mea...
 Why Am I Not Losing Weight?
Are you frustrated you can’t seem to reach your body composition goals? You train more than most people but still have a little excess body fat to lose.
Are you constantly trying to eat a little less to burn more fat and end up starving all the time? Or absolutely wrec...
