01 Apr

Making weight for sport

icon Sports that require athletes to regularly manipulate their body weight include combat sports such as taekwondo, boxing and horse racing (jockeys). The practice of reducing body mass for a sporting event is commonly referred to as ‘making weight’ or ‘cutting’. Efforts are made to reduce body mass in the days leading up to an […]

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18 Mar

Managing Children’s Food Allergies

icon The incidence of food allergies has increased considerably in Australia over the past decade with 1 in 20 children having a food allergy. A food allergy is an abnormal immune-mediated reaction to food via ingestion, skin contact or inhalation, resulting in clinical symptoms. An Immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated food allergy occurs when the immune […]

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11 Mar

Supporting a vegan diet

Nutrients to consider with a vegan diet icon When following a vegan diet it is important to be aware of various nutrients to support your overall health. The following is a general guide for adult nutrient requirements and it is important to discuss your individual circumstances with a medical professional, especially before supplementation. B12 Low […]

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05 Mar

Protein: Exploring food and supplementation

icon In the sporting world protein is known predominantly for driving muscle repair and growth. Protein however, is also essential to every cell in our body as they make enzymes, hormones, bones, skin and blood. Protein is found in foods such as red meat, poultry, fish, dairy, nuts, tofu, and legumes but are also readily […]

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25 Sep

Coast Sport supports Central Coast Half Marathon

icon On Sunday 25th November 2018 at Memorial Park, The Entrance, NSW, thousands of running enthusiasts will be lacing up their sneakers in preparation for the popular Central Coast Half Marathon and 10km Fun Run. Leading local allied health provider, Coast Sport, is thrilled to be supporting the event again in their quest to get […]

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30 Jul

Up close and personal with Nicola McDermott

Get up close and personal with Coast Sport Ambassador – Nicola McDermott icon Learn more about Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist and local high jumping star, Nicola McDermott as she shares intimate insights with us on what it takes to train and perform at an elite level and what she is hoping to achieve on her […]

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