Musculoskeletal injury problems in a former distance runner – Dr Ruth Wilde
Nutrition can form a significant part of a musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation protocol, especially when other aspects of health are also out of balance. Functional medicine practitioner, Dr Ruth Wilde, showcases the use of nutritional management in this case of a nutritionally depleted former distance runner. She fasted from 8 p.m. until around 11 a.m. each […]
The hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis in sport and exercise – Ian Craig
When hormones go out of balance, many practitioners will simply try and support the most obvious gland. However, as Ian Craig observes, because the endocrine system is so inter-connected, in many cases it is appropriate to support the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA axis), and other associated axes. If you open up pretty much any physiology textbook, you’ll […]
What is integrative sports nutrition? – Ian Craig
The time is right for a strong paradigm shift towards wholesome integrative thinking within the field of sport and exercise nutrition. Ian Craig, founder of the Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition, explains. Athletes and active individuals are under more pressure than ever before to perform at their very best. Professional athletes face punishing training regimes, […]
Creative ways to encourage meat eating athletes to eat more plant-based meals – Rachel Jesson
We’re in an era where athletes seem to yin yang from one extreme diet to another, looking for a magic edge. In this nourishing article, Rachel Jesson argues for an increase in plant-based meals, but within an overall state of balanced nutrition. Our modern food consumption patterns are causing great damage to the earth with […]
Intuitive eating: Does it really matter? – Rachel Jesson
Could intuitive cooking and intuitive eating give an athlete a competitive edge? Rachel Jesson investigates what it means to be intuitive and how this information is assimilated from the body during food selection. We know as athletes that it is important to think ahead about the foods we plan to consume that day to remain […]
Hypertrophy, health, longevity, and a dilemma – Paul Ehren
Much has been written about nutritional and training strategies that optimise hypertrophy. However, if we include a desire to age gracefully, there is another a consideration that needs to be made. Functional strength coach Paul Ehren explains. According to Brad Schoenfeld, arguably the world’s foremost researcher into hypertrophy and resistance training, hypertrophy is: “An increase […]
Mitochondrial adaptations to endurance training – Zac van Heerden
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of our cells and one goal of endurance training has always been to increase their biogenesis. To bring us up-to-date with the amazing adaptability of these special organelles, especially within a training perspective, exercise physiologist Zac van Heerden takes us on a fascinating journey of enquiry. Mitochondria are the […]
A professional vegan footballer (Part 1) – Ian Craig
This case study by Ian Craig showcases how many dietary cases represent more of a psychological than a nutritional intervention. I revisited his genetics tests, reaffirming his need for detoxification, inflammation and oxidative stress support, plus a little magnesium since he was heterozygous for the COMT 472 gene, which is involved in the inactivation of […]
A professional vegan footballer (Part 2) – Gerard Finnemore
In part 2 of this article, we now gain the perspective from clinical psychologist, Gerard Finnemore, who used qEEG assessment and neurofeedback and biofeedback strategies to support the professional footballer client. Overwhelm is like a computer with too many windows open; it presents as anxiety but doesn’t easily respond well to conventional anxiety treatments” Elite […]
Tailoring nutrition and training to a footballer’s menstrual cycle – Simone do Carmo
The menstrual cycle can affect an athletes’ dietary patterns and their performance capacity. Sports Nutritionist, exercise physiologist and personal trainer, Simone do Carmo shares her experiences through this case study. Ultimately, what matters as a practitioner is the person in front of you, and understanding a woman’s unique experiences around her menstrual cycle.” In a […]