What percentage (approximately) of clients ask about using nutritional supplements/nutritional ergogenic aids?
Of my sporting clients, at a guess around 50-60% would ask about using supplements or ergogenic aids. However if we are including ‘sports drinks’ and other food type supplements (which I consider to be in this category)I would increase that percentage to abound 80-85%. • What is your philosophy on the use of nutritional supplements/nutritional ergogenic aids? I would never recommend anything to my clients that is currently illegal according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code. I always suggest the use of ‘real’ food as a first step to improving performance, before looking to use any supplements. • How you keep up to date about the latest nutritional supplements/nutritional ergogenic aids, their safety, uses, doses, etc? I try to keep up with the latest research by reading research journals and going to the occasional conferences. My professional association Sports Dietitians Australia (www.sportsdeititians.com.au) has a great website that also keeps me up to date with current k
