Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Introducing Bec!
An all-round LEGEND, Bec is one of our longest-standing clients! She even has an original meal plan with our old logo on it â sorry about that Bec đ From humble beginnings as a triathlete 3 years ago, sheâs gearing up to race Cairns IRON(Wo)MAN this weekend. Good luck Bec! Youâre g...
We look at the latest evidence on what cramps are, why we get them, how to prevent them and how pickle juice may be able to help.
What are muscle cramps?
Ah cramps! They make me nervous just thinking about them! Most of us have had one at some point or another but what are they exactly?
A cramp i...
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Schools are backâŚâPhew!â I hear you say⌠Kids are kept busy for the term and parents can find their sanity again.
With back to school also comes the challenge of school lunches. They can be fun for the first week or two and then boredom sets in for both parents and kids alike. Here are a few tip...
As the Turmeric latte surges to the front of the trend list, what is it about this spice thatâs causing all the hype? We take a look at what it is, the potential benefits and how to include it in your diet.Â
Why the hype?
Turmeric is a golden yellow spice that has been used for centuries in Indian...
Sports Supplements are everywhere! Â I struggle to keep up with the latest products on the market with new brands popping up every week. As many athletes search for that âmagic bulletâ, sports supplements have become a multi-billion dollar industry. In fact, a recent study found that 40-70% of athlet...
We asked Professional Cyclist Nic Moerig to provide a little bit of insight into what itâs like on the road as an elite athlete. Her account may surprise youâŚ
Words by Nic Moerig
At World Tour races you are constantly surrounded by athletes from the Worldâs top teams. You race together, stay t...
There can be many reasons for feeling tired and exhausted sometimes. Keeping up with the demands of training, getting enough sleep, managing stress, eating well and staying hydrated are all factors that affect how we feel day to day. Meeting our vitamin and mineral requirements is also key to feelin...
Iâm not sure when it happened, but somewhere along the line, the potato has become a forbidden food, while sweet potato joins the âsuperfoodâ ranks. The poor potato has been given the flick in preference for the miracle starchy vegetable, but how does the humble potato stack up nutritionally? ...
Thereâs been lots of talk in the media about chocolate being good for you. From lowering blood pressure to increase HDL cholesterol, itâs the new wonder drug (apparently). Dark chocolate, in particular, is rich in cocoa, which is the seed part of the cocoa tree. Cocoa is rich in a compound called fl...
Race season is well and truly here!
Have you developed your race nutrition plan yet?
WHAT you eat and drink during a race and WHEN can have a massive impact on your performanceâŚ
Lay the foundations in training
Before we delve into race nutrition, letâs not discount the value of your everyday eat...
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Words by pro cyclist Nicole Moerig
I was out riding with an old school friend the other day and we got chatting about nutrition. She has been cycling going on 1 year now and came from a running background, similar to me. Any runner would know how hard to it is to fuel your body before ...
Whether youâre a beginner runner or pro athlete, nutrition plays a key role in running performance. Check out these winning tips to eat and drink your way to peak performance.
Find Balance
Running is (generally speaking) a high energy burning sport. Sometimes this allows us to get away with eating...
