Athletes/Teams
Benefits of working with the experts in sport – Bites Dietitians and Exercise Physiologists
Personalised Performance Nutrition
Our sports nutrition dietitians have expertise in designing personalised nutrition plans tailored to an athlete’s specific sport, goals and individual needs. They analyse dietary requirements taking into account the demands of their sport, optimise nutrient intake and help athletes fuel their bodies for peak performance. By fine-tuning nutrition strategies, athletes can enhance energy levels, endurance, strength, and overall athletic performance. They provide race nutrition strategies that mean the difference between winning and losing your event.
Optimal Training and Recovery
Sports nutritionists assist athletes in maximising their training and recovery processes. They provide guidance on pre-workout, during training and post-workout nutrition, ensuring athletes consume the right nutrients at the right times to fuel performance and support muscle repair, glycogen replenishment, and overall recovery. This helps athletes minimise fatigue, accelerate recovery, and optimise training adaptations.
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Nutrition plays a vital role in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Our team can identify potential nutritional deficiencies or imbalances that may increase the risk of injuries. They develop strategies to support bone health, immune function and tissue repair, helping athletes stay resilient and recover faster in case of injuries.
Body Composition and Weight Management
Achieving and maintaining an optimal body composition is crucial for many athletes. Sports dietitians can help athletes navigate weight management goals while ensuring they maintain adequate energy levels and proper nutrient intake. They provide guidance on portion control, nutrient timing, and dietary adjustments to support lean muscle mass, reduce body fat, and optimize performance. They also help athletes to safely make weight for events where weight divisions apply.
Mental Focus and Well-being
Nutrition plays a significant role in mental focus, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Our team understands the impact of food choices on brain health and can recommend nutrient-rich foods that support mental clarity and concentration. They also address any nutritional imbalances that may contribute to mood swings, stress, or fatigue, helping athletes maintain a positive mindset and optimal mental well-being.
Consultations
At Bites Health Clinic we offer both individual and team consultations
Cut through all the rumour and myths about sports nutrition, you’ll have the opportunity to question an expert in sports nutrition as well as learn how to use everyday foods to gain the body you train hard for. Individual sessions may cover the following topics where appropriate or requested by the athlete. Topics we cover;
- Body fat reduction – including frequent detailed anthropometric skinfold measures to track progress.
- Lean muscle gain
- Fueling, competition and recovery nutrition
- Tailored supplement advice/regimes and ergogenic aids
- Making weight safely
- Goal specific diet plans
- Hydration/Individual fluid replacement guidelines
Topics we cover;
- Pre and mid season anthropometric measures (ISAK methods) Fluid balance and hydration testing (individual athlete sweat rates and fluid replacement guidelines calculated)
- Team Nutritional Assessments
- Club / Team Nutrition Presentations
- Fluid balance and hydration testing (individual athlete sweat rates and fluid replacement guidelines calculated)
