Hello ,,

We can all agree that if we want our bodies to get stronger and fitter they need adequate fuel to make those adaptations happen. 

So why is it that many of us choose to under fuel and compromise our success. In almost all circumstances, being lighter is a marginal gain but being faster and stronger is a fundamental requirement.

We have recently been investigating a diet tracker, Cronometer, to assess our diets and that of some of the athletes we work with. It is a hassle to record what we eat but over time it becomes a good habit and the insights are very worthwhile. 

Working in this holistic way, accounting for lifestyle and nutrition factors in association with more conventional training sessions we are able to help people build fitness sustainably after injury or illness, or in some cases after long periods of ups and downs in fitness and fatigue.

Calories are the most important in providing fuel to build your fitness but you also need adequate protein, carbohydrates and fats for a healthy recovery. It only takes a small deficit to start causing potentially long term problems.

Many people say that over-training would be better reframed as under-recovery and nutrition is fundamental to recovery. As you can see, if you under fuel, you under recover and hence run the risk of long term, chronic problems that in the worst case could completely compromise your participation in the sport you enjoy.

So doing spot checks on your diet or employing someone to help you now and again can be a very worthwhile investment of your time and money.

Will you train for performance or ill-health next season?

If you need a bit of help you can sign up for an in-depth consultation where we will help you analyze your training and nutrition data, and discuss plans for your upcoming goals.

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If you have any questions or we can help you with anything at all, please get in touch by replying to this email. 

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Kind regards,

John and Clare

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