nutrition

In Parts 1 & 2 I looked at Andy Murray’s new eating plan and gave him some ideas for breakfast, the meal he was having most difficulty with.
The main point I was trying to make is that variety is of utmost importance in a tennis player’s diet. To eat as many different foods as possible each day means you have … More→

Yesterday’s blog was Part 1 of An Open Letter To Andy Murray. Click HERE if you’ve missed it. Below is Part 2.
The most difficult thing to get across to adults (junior players LOVE this concept) is that breakfast should not be any different to any other meal. That is to say, breakfast is not about cereal, oats or a fry … More→

Dear Mr Murray,
I understand that the change in Mr Djokovic’s diet has enticed you to make a few dietary changes of your own.  I quote:
“I’m having a lot more fish and vegetables and trying to have a more balanced diet rather than just the typical pasta before matches and steaks and chicken.”

“Breakfast is quite difficult because normally I could … More→

In Part 1 we looked at gluten sensitivity, symptoms and its affect on health. We also discovered a link between gluten and problems in the brain. To read Part 1 click HERE.
A paper published in Annals of Neurology in 2008 describes a ‘new to science’ brain aggravating enzyme, which is triggered by reactivity to gluten, but acts independently of other … More→

After Novak Djokovic’s amazing win at Wimbledon and talk of his gluten-free diet, a number of you have asked if tennis players should be considering a diet free of gluten.
It is important to note at the outset that we don’t know exactly what Djokovic’s problem with gluten was or is.
Traditionally, only individuals diagnosed with coeliac disease were put on a … More→

Tony sent me an email the other day regarding his nutrition and his performance.
I got permission from him to pubish the reply and not just sent it to him because I think it’s that important for you to see it!!
Here is what he wrote/asked….
Paul, I have a match set for 10:30am.
I usually play in the afternoon or evening and … More→

Until you understand how a good tennis diet can improve your performance you will not be convinced to make the necessary changes to your eating habits.
Energy
You all know how important energy is to your game but energy is not simply a huge bowl of pasta. You need a number of other nutrients to turn the starch in the pasta into … More→

Coffee is often used as an ergogenic aid in sport which means the use of a product (or any external influence) to improve performance. In this case it would be caffeine.
Caffeine can be very useful as it makes you extremely alert, allows you to react quickly, increases your stamina and improves your coordination while decreasing your sensitivity to pain. … More→

I remember telling my nephew, aged 4 1/2, to keep on eating carrots so as to improve his eyesight.
He had to wear specs at the time and although he was usually good about eating most of his veg, he’d gone on strike where carrots were concerned. “Look at how rabbits love their carrots”, I told him. “They can even … More→

Hi Guys!
With Easter Sunday just a few hours away, Tennis Nutrition may not be at the forefront of your mind!
Think you might over-indulge? Is chocolate just toooo difficult to resist?
Well, don’t stress! From time to time we all fall off the wagon and have too much of something that is not entirely healthy or supportive or our performance on court. … More→