Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Signs you might not be eating enough to support triathlon training
How do you know if you’re eating enough to support training for three sports?Â
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The body is smart. It will give you some warning signs if you’re not fuelling properly. Some warning signs will be a light touch like a feather, othe...
What is a Hydrogel? Does it improve endurance performance?
Hydrogel technology is making a wave in the sports nutrition scene with products like Maurten hitting the market.
But what is a hydrogel? And is it beneficial to endurance performance?
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I asked Andy King, exercise physiologist at the Au...
Real food ideas for on the bike
Are you sick of sucking back gels and sports drinks all the time?
Are you looking for more real food options to use during exercise?
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Over the years, I’ve definitely seen a movement away from commercial sports nutrition products to more real foods on the bike. Bu...
 Tips for food prep and organisation for the time poor athlete
Eating for optimal health and performance doesn’t happen by accident. Think of the food choices you make when you’re time poor or in a rush…
- You’re more likely to get takeaway or eat out
- You’re more likely to grab and go whatever is...
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...
