FORM CLEAN-EATING HABITS

You know that having a good diet is essential for optimum health and a good level of fitness, but getting it right can seem a complex process. In short, a good diet for performance should provide enough energy for you to meet the demands of your training, as well as the correct nutrients to kickstart appropriate recovery.

“Consuming foods containing simple sugars and/ or saturated fat will just give you a short sharp spike of energy and then a reduction, leaving you fatigued or sluggish, and negatively affecting your training and mental health,” says dietitian and British Dietetic Association spokesperson Hannah Whittaker.

“Food preparation is a brilliant way to ensure that you don’t grab foods that will not benefit your training,” Whittaker explains. “Don’t drastically change your diet overnight, as you’re likely to relapse very quickly. Ask yourself, are your goals realistic? Don’t aim for perfection; aim for consistency.”