26/05/2026
People training for competition and performance have different nutritional priorities than the average gym-goer.
Athletes training can often involve:
Multiple sessions per day
High training volumes with demanding intensities
Limited recovery windows between sessions
Prolonged moderate-high intensity exercise significantly depletes energy stores, increases fluid losses and places great stress on the body.
For performance athletes, nutrition is not just about eating healthy, it’s about providing the body with enough fuel to repeatedly train, recover and perform at a high level.
Because of this, the nutrition needs of athletes often extends beyond what is typically outlined in the Australian Healthy Eating Guidelines.
Recovery nutrition should be strategic, practical and match the energy demands of the athlete.