Brian Porter MHFST

Sports Therapist

Diet and Nutrition

For every physical activity the body requires energy and the amount depends on the duration and type of activity. Energy is obtained from the body stores or the food we eat. Glycogen is the main source of fuel used by the muscles to enable you to undertake both aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Low glycogen stores lead to feeling constantly tired, reduced performance and increased risk of illness or injury.

It is essential that we eat a balanced diet to obtain all the nutrients we require, whether we are working in an office or training for a marathon.

Nutrient Balance

• Carbohydrates - Main source of energy.
• Proteins - Essential to growth and repair of muscle and other body tissues.
• Fats - Source of energy. Insulates the body, protects vital organs and is important in relation to fat soluble vitamins.
• Minerals - Inorganic elements occurring in the body. Vital to assist in body functions 
• Vitamins - Water and fat soluble vitamins play important roles in many chemical processes in the body.
• Water - Essential to normal body function - as a vehicle for carrying other nutrients and because 70% of the human body is water. Well hydrated muscles have almost 80% water. dehydration is a common cause of headaches
• Fibre - Indigestible portion of our diet essential to health of the digestive system.

In providing diet and nutrition advice, I firstly make a detailed analysis of current diet before making recommendations based on your lifestyle, exercise levels and your goals and aspirations.

Call for a no obligation discussion of how I can help you.

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Brian Porter MHFST
Sports Therapist
Tel: 01772 679632
Mobile: 07759 829513
Email: brianporter@btinternet.com

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Last modified: October 07, 2002