Category: Nutrition

We are creatures of habit. We like routine and are generally good at following guidelines and advice. On the flip side most of us do not do as well where we are set strict rules – these usually mean restriction and limitation. When it comes to nutrition, exactly the same situation applies.  We therefore need to develop a…

Creating bespoke nutrition plans starts with the right nutrition assessment methods, which means finding out crucial personal information directly from your client.If you do not screen a client with effective nutrition assessment methods, the chances are you will not really be creating a bespoke plan, or you may miss vital information which means you will…

Strength and power athletes have long neglected the performance and recovery benefit that nutrition can offer them. ​Sports nutrition research has shown, just like with endurance and physique athletes, that nutrition is a vital part of these athletes success. The main nutritional goals for these athletes are to provide the required nutrients needed to build,…

Physique athletes are those who structure their training, nutrition for bodybuilding and lifestyle in a quest to achieve their ideal body. They are different to endurance athletes as they do not need to perform at a high rate aerobically, and are different to strength/power athletes as they don’t need to be the biggest or strongest.What they…

Anyone participating in a sport or hobby will be utilizing one of the basic components of physical fitness – endurance. For those undertaking 30+ minutes of continuous activity, this can be classified as endurance training.When this extends to 4+ hours of continuous activity, such as an ironman, this is considered ultra-endurance. Endurance fitness is therefore of…

We must eat food to survive, and that’s because our bodies demand energy to carry out all of life’s biological processes. This energy comes from the nutrients we get from the digested food we eat. For the body to function optimally, our energy intake must match our output. When we achieve this correct energy balance,…

By Louis ProvisEveryone has their opinion on this one. Some will say carbs and protein; some will say just protein (and just some carbs).Some will swear by creatine and electrolytes. Many advocate carbs plus EAAs, or protein plus BCAAs, or maybe even just 3g of leucine. As far as timing goes, the post-workout “anabolic window”…

​We know training alone does not produce maximum results; it’s what we eat and how much that has the largest impact on our results. The workout window, being before, during and after exercise is considered an important time of day for someone who is seeking maximum performance and recovery.The reason for this, is throughout this…

​You already know that a poor diet and lifestyle can be a key-driving factor to some of the difficulties that our clients can experience with their digestive system. This article will examine and research the best procedures and protocols that have proved to be effective at resolving digestive problems.In particular, we will breakdown the ‘4 R’s’…

Food allergies and intolerances are considered a ‘sensitive’ topic, as many conventional medical practitioners deny that food sensitivity is a real condition.On the other hand there is a strong argument from alternative medical practitioners that the food we eat is a frequently overlooked origin of disease.It’s therefore important to consider the research and findings from…

By Wilde Performance ‘You are what you eat’ is only partly true. A more accurate way to describe it is ‘you are what you eat, digest, absorb and don’t excrete’.In the modern western world we rush around, eat poor quality processed food, don’t sleep enough and stress about everything.This has a hugely negative impact on…

We know the importance of following a good nutritional program and the benefits of doing so.We may also know that combining this with regular physical activity is going to bring the best results for those interested in a complete health and fitness regime. As trainers and coaches we need to help show people how to…