S1-E16 || Anita Bean || Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition- The Often Forgotten but Essential Part of Training

Are you guilty of falling into any of the common runner/ athlete nutrition traps?
DON'T LET INCORRECT NUTRITION HOLD YOU BACK!
The role of nutrition is absolutely key in maximising the benefit of training, achieving your potential in racing, and maintaining good overall health. it also plays a large role in the prevention of injuries and plateauing performances.
This week I am joined by the renowned nutritionist, health writer, and athlete Anita Bean. She is an AFN and RNutr registered nutritionist, author of 30 nutrition books, health writer , and Ex British Body Building Champion.
We cover essential nutrition practices for athletes, specifically female runners. Following on from the results of the poll and post engagement on instagram ( so be sure to follow @fitterfasterhappier on Instagram and engage with the content to help shape the episodes)
we cover a few key areas:


Optimising training benefit and race results through nutrition - including suggestions of timings and macros


The role and place of carb loading and the use of sports supplements


The science behind how your body uses certain nutrients and the role of some of the different food groups


Maintaining good overall health and the concept of nutrition and diet


Ensuring you are getting enough food and enough of the right foods in your diet

Contact
Website including free recipes, blog, and further information
Anita Bean
@anitabean1 on Instagram

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