Proper nutrition is essential for young athletes to fuel performance, support recovery, and promote long-term health. In fact, peak bodies such as Sports Dietitians Australia stress that fuelling the body well is just as important as the training itself. Yet many young athletes fall into common nutrition traps that can quietly drain energy levels, strength, […]
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Hydration plays a vital role in athletic performance, yet it is often overlooked. Whether you are training in the heat, competing indoors, or recovering after a tough session, maintaining optimal hydration is essential for energy levels, concentration, muscle function, and overall performance. Let us break down why hydration matters, how much you really need, and […]
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You’re getting ready to go on your morning run and find yourself feeling a bit peckish but wait – what you could possibly eat before heading out that is going to tick all of the below boxes: • Give you energy but not side cramps • Fill you up enough – but not too full […]
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Diet & Diabetes on the Central Coast: more than just cutting down sugar It’s National Diabetes Week! Are you a Central Coast local who struggles with diabetes? This year Diabetes Australia is highlighting the mental and emotional health of living with diabetes. There are many factors that can contribute to the mental health of a […]
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Exercising in hot conditions can affect both our health and sports performance. Normally, the body cools itself by sweating, but sometimes sweating isn’t enough, and the body temperature keeps rising. During high humidity, sweat stays on the skin but doesn’t cool; it just dehydrates. Heat stress occurs when our body is unable to cool itself […]
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A collective groan is audible at the thought of another school year of having to prepare school lunches. As annoying as it is, healthy food at school is vital to fuel the brain for a full day’s learning.Here are some tips to help fuel your kids’ brains by providing healthy food for school. Breakfast – […]
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icon Sport performance is highly dependant on health, skill related components of fitness, technique in sport specific skills and body composition. This is because our body composition can contribute to elements including strength power, speed and agility. Quantifying body composition has played an important role in monitoring an athlete’s performance and training regimes where body […]
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icon For a junior athlete to perform their best, eating patterns should be considered for their exercise participation while also meeting their requirements for growth and development. Food and fluid consumed by athletes of all ages can have a big impact on their ability to train, compete and recover and while nutritional needs vary from […]
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icon With the Australian A-League season coming to an end, it means for the majority of us the football (soccer) season is only beginning. Nutrition is not only important to how we play throughout football games and training sessions, but also to reduce our chance of illness or injury throughout the season for consistent high […]
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Helping the Central Coast Feel Well, Move Well and Perform Well! 