Injuries are the worst - at least for those of you who are consistently active and train regularly. It might be an over-exaggeration but that's how it feels. Obviously, there are many things happening in the world on a daily basis that are far worse than being injured for a smaller period of time, but we tend to not think like that. 82 Days & Counting
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Nutrition for the Injured AthleteSo, I've been through the acceptance phase, the worry phase, entered into the denial stage for a while and cycled back through the worry phase again. Finally, I've gone through acceptance again and it's time to put things right, nutrition wise.
Menstrual Cycle & Strength TrainingMake sure you head over & follow me on Instagram! Dealing With Being Injured - Part 2 - AcceptanceSo, the initial shock is over. You've been in and out of hospital, the grade A painkillers have worn off and you're starting to get into a routine. You've spent the past few days answering phone calls as the news slowly drips through your various social circles, family/friends and social media. You're inundated with get well soon and best wishes. I AM GRATEFUL FOR EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM! The dust finally starts to settle and reality begins to set in.
Nutrition - Where to Start?You've heard it a million times - the first week is always the hardest. By and large those people would be right. But, there's ways in which you can make things easier for yourself! If you want a bit more in depth detail then you can check out my previous articles:
First things first , rather than worrying about all the things you think you have to be doing , focus on nailing the basics that you might not be doing already. Long term progress/adherence is built on good daily habits not extreme acute incidents. ATP, ADP: What Does It All MeanWhen it comes to understanding various things in health and exercise science, there are few basic principles that people must know. One of them is basic energy conversions in the body and how that helps various processes. In this article, I'll aim to both simplify it as much as possible but also give you as much information as I can. Whether you're an aspiring S&C coach or your a student who does science in school you can benefit from this. Creatine Supplementation: Is It Safe?Although it is one of the most extensively researched supplements on the market, it still gets a lot of hate. There are numerous myths and fallacies surrounding creatine and most of which are untrue. These include:
Macronutrient Intake: Carbohydrate, Protein and FatIn the last blog we spoke about how calorie intake and energy balance can affect weight gain or weight loss. The next important stage of evaluating your nutrition is checking your macronutrient intake. Macronutrients are the groups that food is divided into based on their chemical structure. They are divided into protein, fat, carbohydrates. I have also added in fibre and water into this section as I feel they are just as important in the context of an all-round diet.
The problem people have nowadays is that the media has vilified each of the macronutrients and led you to believe that they are all bad. "Fat increases chance of heart disease." "High protein intake can damage your kidneys and liver." "Sugar is addictive and causes you to gain weight." Everybody has heard at least one of these in the past. The thing is they simple aren't true. While they originate from some scientific research, they are a prime example of the research being extrapolated incorrectly and a false conclusion being drawn. Each one of them has a place in your diet and I'm about to explain why. None of the macronutrients inherently cause you to gain weight, hence why we spoke about calorie balance first. Introduction to NutritionHIERARCHY OF NUTRITION Over the next couple of days we are going to explore what really matters when it comes to nutrition. By the end of this series, everything will be a lot clearer and you will finally be able to structure your own nutrition regardless of your goal.
Below is the different elements of structuring a nutrition programme for an individual, ranked in order of importance from most to least. The most important at the bottom and the least at the top. How many people have you known to ask about what supplements they should be taking, without ever having thought about the important things that precede it. Unless those things are in place and taken care of, then supplements are pretty much null.... |
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