Endurance
Running · Cycling · Swimming
Plan for long sessions, food on the move, and the practicalities of race-day fueling.
BUILT AROUND YOUR SPORT
Different demands. A plan that fits.
Strength & power
Lifting · Gym training · Power sports
Fit meals and snacks around training, recovery, and your strength or body composition goals.
Team & everyday sport
Soccer · Hockey · Recreational training
Make nutrition work around practices, tournaments, work, school, and busy weeks.
YOUR TRAINING DAY
Before. During. After.
A useful plan tells you what to do around your actual sessions. Together, we work through the food, timing, and logistics.
- Before
Arrive prepared.
Find meals and snacks that fit your start time, preferences, and digestive comfort.
- During
Plan for the session.
Discuss drinks and fueling for your sport, session length, intensity, and conditions.
- After
Get ready for what’s next.
Build practical recovery meals and snacks around the time until your next session.
WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH
Practical tools, not general advice.
Each topic ends with something concrete you can use. Choose one to see what current guidance says and how we work on it.
Training & race-day fueling
A written plan for the day before, the morning of and each hour of your event, rehearsed in training.
Learn MorePost-workout recovery
Meals and snacks timed around your sessions, commute and late practices, so you are ready for the next one.
Learn MoreHydration & electrolytes
Your own sweat-rate estimate, and a drinking and sodium plan for training, heat and cold.
Learn MoreBody composition & athlete health
Goals built around health and performance, with optional bio-impedance measurement. Never a body-fat target.
Learn MoreNutrition across your season
Eating patterns for light, heavy and competition weeks, plus strategies for travel and tournaments.
Learn MoreSupplements, with perspective
A review of what you take: what has evidence, what does not, and how to lower anti-doping risk.
Learn More
YOUR CONSULTATION
Bring your training. We’ll work on the nutrition.
Start with your usual eating pattern, training week, upcoming events, and the challenges you want help with.
Understand your starting point
Review your sport, health history, schedule, food preferences, and current nutrition routine.
Build a practical plan
Work on meals, snacks, and training-day strategies you can use at home, at work, and on the road.
Practise and adjust
Use follow-ups to review your experience, discuss food tolerance, and adapt to your next training block.
YOUR TEAM
Who you’ll work with
Registered Dietitians on our team who work in sports nutrition.
In Gatineau, with Specifik Performance
We work with Specifik Performance, a Gatineau clinic offering kinesiology, physiotherapy, chiropractic care and massage therapy, so your nutrition fits with the rest of your training and care.
Visit Specifik PerformanceIn person or online
Meet your dietitian in person in Ottawa or Gatineau, or online by secure video anywhere in Ontario and Quebec. Care is available in several languages.
Many private insurance plans cover Registered Dietitian services. We provide receipts for you to submit.
Before you book
Do I need to be a competitive athlete?
No. Sports nutrition can be relevant whether you train recreationally, are preparing for your first event, or compete regularly. The conversation starts with your activity and goals.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring an outline of your training week, upcoming events, a typical day of eating, and any questions. A list of medications and supplements, and relevant health information, can also help guide the discussion.
Will I need sports supplements?
Not necessarily. Food is the foundation. If you are considering a supplement, your dietitian can help review its purpose, evidence, and risks, including contamination and anti-doping considerations. No supplement is risk-free.
AIS guidance on sports supplementsCan we work on body composition?
You can discuss body composition goals with your dietitian in the context of your sport, health, and training. The aim is an individualized approach that accounts for adequate fueling, rather than a universal target weight or body-fat percentage.
Is it covered by insurance?
Many private insurance plans cover services from a Registered Dietitian. We provide receipts for you to submit. Check your plan for coverage details.
Can I meet online?
Yes. Online appointments by secure video are available anywhere in Ontario and Quebec. They work well for sports nutrition: we can review your training log, food records and products on screen.
My event is in a few weeks. Is it too late?
No. A few weeks is enough to build a plan and rehearse it in your key sessions. Starting earlier simply leaves more time to test and adjust.
How many appointments will I need?
It depends on your goals. Many athletes start with an initial assessment, then come back for follow-ups around key training blocks or before important events.
Make nutrition part of your training plan.
Bring your goals, your schedule, and your questions. Start with a conversation.