Weight training is a great way to get healthy, fit and strong. However, when it comes to gaining muscle as a woman, there are a lot of widely believed misconceptions….
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It goes without saying that athletes want to improve their health and fitness as much as possible to maximise their chances of success. For this reason, many people turn to…
Most of us understand the importance of eating nutritious, healthy meals in order to get the most from our exercise regime. However, what many people fail to recognise is how…
Training and nutrition underpin athletic performance, however dietary supplements may play a smaller, but important role. Supplements are very popular in the sporting world; from sports foods that provide additional…
Have You Fallen Victim to Protein Hype? Unfortunately, many avid gym-goers are wasting their money when it comes to protein supplements. It’s no secret that sports nutrition and fitness is…
Have you ever wondered whether the workout supplements you take are really worth the money you spend on them? Watch our video from Accredited Sports Dietitian Tyson Tripcony for the…
Nothing ruins progress like an injury and whether it’s a tweak or a tear, your first priority will be recovery. We’ve broken down everything you need to know about the…
Sports drinks are a point of contention; they’re popular among elite athletes but are they necessary for the average gym goer? Sports drinks are a great example of how important…
The sweat you break at the gym says a lot about you. No, it’s not just whether or not you’re a hard worker: your sweat can offer up information on the…
Are those pre, intra, post-workout supplements really worth that money? Pre-Workout Pre-workout supplements are often unnecessary, and some can be dangerous. Before you go attacking a supplement, you need to…
Sports Nutrition Sundays Blog With a Sweat Lab qualified Sports Dietitian, Sunshine Coast Dietetics is available to provide you with a sweat testing service. Your sweat test information can then…
Let’s talk Sports Nutrition! People who exercise really early often do not eat anything beforehand. This can be due to time, or not tolerating food when they exercise. The problem…
Coming home from an exhausting week at work, logging into Facebook and reading posts of your friends enjoying a weekend away. Sitting up in bed after a sleep-in and scrolling…
So, you think you are pretty healthy? Check out the facts and figures below to find out! WAIST Men: less than 94cm Women: less than 80cm Excess abdominal fat can…
Are you battling the dreaded winter weight? Most of us find it difficult to not gain a few kilos over the colder months as our body tries to warm itself…
Many of us find that the most suitable time to fit exercise into our day is after work, usually between 5-6pm. It is important to be eating the right kinds…
Sports drinks are quite fashionable – it is not uncommon to see them in school lunch boxes, on the desk at work or being taken to the gym. However, how…
At Sunshine Coast Dietetics, we encourage the 80%/20% philosophy – even when it comes to treats! Simply, that means that 80% of the time, food and lifestyle choices should be…
The chill of winter is in the air! Fresh mornings and evenings are telling us that winter is on the way. The cold weather brings about the tendency to forgo…