 Sports climbing pushes your body and mind to their “peak” limits - pun very much intended.
Whether you’re casually scaling the walls in your local climbing gym for fun, tackling bouldering problems, racing competition up a 15m vertical, or trying to conquer some outdoor routes, your climbing nutrition plays a key role in your performance, fuelling, and recovery - cornerstones of climbing success. With the right fueling strategy, you can climb faster, make better technical decisions, recover quicker, and hopefully reach your peak potential in the sport. As a Sports Dietitian, I’ve worked with athletes of all levels across Australia (including climbers and outdoor adventurers), helping them navigate the unique nutritional demands of this dynamic sport. So allow me to give you the low-down on the relationship between climbing and nutrition. For both the indoor professionals and the outdoor adventurers. Let’s dive into some of the key essentials of climbing nutrition and what you need to know when it comes to “fuelling your peak” as I very often love to say!
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 Have you ever wondered how many calories are in 1kg of body fat?
What if I told you that understanding this number can make your weight loss journey much easier and less stressful? This seemingly simple maths holds the potential to break your all-or-nothing mentality when it comes to dieting and also give you breathing room when things don’t go to plan calorie-wise. In this blog, we'll explore this “calorie mystery” and show you how you can use this information the right way in order to take control of your fat loss strategy and help you stop worrying about “diet speed bumps” on your journey. Let’s dive in and see how what the math says! 
HYROX competitions aren’t just a regular race (their a cool race…) — nah in all honesty they’re a true test of one’s endurance, strength, and mental grit.
Whether you’re prepping for your first HYROX event at your local gym, or looking to improve your times from last time and aiming for that sweet podium finish, one area you can’t afford to overlook is your nutrition game. It can make or break your performance in the end. As a Sports Dietitian who has worked with clients in HYROX and with a long standing hand in fuelling CrossFit athletes (the most similar sport), I’ve seen first hand how the right fuelling strategies and plan can take you from the start line to the finish line in peak fashion. In this blog, I deep dive into the key nutritional considerations to help you dominate your next HYROX event and set you up for success on comp day. Let’s learn about HYROX nutrition fundamentals!  As athletes, we often push ourselves to the limits, whether that be in the ol gym or on the field/court/stage. But sometimes, no matter how hard we work and try to level up, things just feel... off.
We’ve all been there—dragging ourselves to the gym, struggling through a workout or two, and basically wondering why things aren't quite clicking. If you've been struggling with fatigue, lackluster performance, or a case of the “grumps” that even coffee or a good walk can't fix, the culprit could be your nutrition. As a Sports Dietitian, I’ve seen this time and time again—food isn’t just fuel, it’s the key to keeping your body and mind at their peak. I often work with athletes who don’t actually realise that their nutrition could be the missing piece of the puzzle, and you might be the same. So maybe it is time for you to take a better look at your “plate”... Let’s explore the 7 common signs that your body isn’t getting the fuel it needs and how you can turn things around sooner rather than later!  Books can be sources of inspiration, advice, and direction that one needs to help add fuel to one's pursuit of goals and achievement.
They can be the additional tool one uses to address limitations and/or obstacles getting in your way or simply a way to change your perspective to help move you further along any journey you may be on. When working on your nutrition and fitness aspirations, certain books can help provide information and tools that can assist you in overcoming setbacks or even provide a catalyst to boost you closer to your goals. So as a fellow book reader and as someone who has realised the value self-development can have, I have gained insight into some books that have personally helped me but also have become staples that I recommend to people wanting to leverage more from their nutrition. What recommendations do I have for you? In this blog post, I share 3 book recommendations I personally would recommend you read if you are someone looking to achieve some big goals in your health, nutrition, and fitness. These books address 3 different areas that can limit your potential when trying to reach your peak.  From creatine to pre-workout to anything in between…
More and more adolescents (both athletes and non-athletes alike) are moving towards the use of sports supplements or are considering using one. I have had more and more parents bring their teens to see me and provide advice around supplement use. It is a topic worth looking into as there is a good chance you are a teenager taking or wanting to take one or are a parent concerned and wanting more information. The truth is that everything is contextual to nutrition and the same applies to the use of supplements with adolescents, so it is not black and white either. However, the general consensus is that the first action should be to try and sway them away from thinking they should take supplements. Whether you are a teenager wanting to use supplements or you are a concerned parent wanting to learn more about this and seek insight, it is important to understand where we as health professionals stand in general. In this blog post, I share 3 reasons or considerations on why we as Dietitian’s tend to try and sway teenage athletes and gym goers from the use of or strict reliance on sports supplements. DISCLAIMER: The information in this post is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake.  You’ve started watching your diet…
You’ve started thinking about your calories… You are trying to lose some weight and understand you need to eat less food and cut calories to see changes… Yet things are not quite moving like they need to. This is when you should explore the reality of the situation and see if your calorie balance is truly what you think it is. Are calories sneaking their way in and rocking your nutrition boat? In this blog post, I share 4 sneaky sources of calories in many people's diets that are left unchecked and under-controlled when trying to maintain a calorie deficit for fat loss. DISCLAIMER: The information in this post is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake.  When someone says the word performance, the first and often only thing that comes to mind is…
Sports Performance! However, performance has many faces. Performance is important for various reasons and it does not only involve athletes. You need to start looking at performance beyond a single lens and look at the bigger picture. Embracing performance in its various forms is a great way to become the best version of yourself. In this blog post, I deep dive into what performance looks like and how you should start looking at and leveraging nutrition for the different types of performance that can help you reach your peak.  Protein powder.
Super popular. Well researched. Effective. But which one should you choose? You need to learn how to make this decision the right way. Luckily I have some basic criteria to share with you. In this blog post, I explain how to choose the right protein powder option on the market so that you do not waste your money (or simply to keep it nice and simple for you so you can focus on more important things). DISCLAIMER: The information in this post is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake.  Protein Protein Protein!
We all want it. We all want more of it. We all want to optimise it. So how do you easily do this? What are some tips for improving protein levels? The truth is that protein intake optimisation is easier than you may think but does require proactive, intentional strategy and consideration. There are various ways to do so and I want to help you out by sharing some of the easier ways to improve your nutrition game. In this blog post, I share 4 easy ways to improve your protein intake today! |
AuthorHi there! My name's Aleksa Gagic - i'm a Brisbane Sports Dietitian & Brisbane Sports Nutritionist. I have 7+ years experience in providing professional nutrition consulting and want to help you learn about the power of flexible nutrition. Archives
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