Sports Nutrition with Pro Perform

Aaron Thomas is a qualified sports nutritionist with a Graduate Certificate in Sports Nutrition (2025) from the Sports Nutrition Association. He offers tailored, evidence-based nutrition support for individuals recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, or looking to improve their overall health and wellbeing.

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Working alongside physiotherapists, Aaron helps clients optimise their recovery, energy, and long-term outcomes through practical, personalised nutrition strategies.

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What is a Sports Nutritionist?

A sports nutritionist is a specialist who designs personalised nutrition strategies to help active individuals and athletes improve performance, boost recovery, and reach specific body composition goals—including weight gain, muscle gain, and fat loss.

How a Sports Nutritionist Can Help You

1. Support Muscle Gain

• Creates meal plans with adequate calories, protein, and timing to promote muscle growth.

• Recommends pre- and post-workout meals to maximise hypertrophy and recovery.

• Suggests supplements (like whey protein or creatine) if appropriate.

• Advise on timing of meals, and the required fuelling for performance.

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2. Assist with Healthy Weight Gain

• Helps underweight or lean individuals increase body mass in a controlled, healthy way.

• Focuses on nutrient-dense, high-calorie healthy meals to assist with the individuals current food options

• Addresses digestive issues or low appetite with practical strategies.

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3. Guide Safe and Effective Weight Loss

• Develops fat loss plans that maintain energy levels for training.

• Preserves lean muscle mass while reducing body fat.

• Avoids restrictive diets and teaches sustainable habits for long-term success.

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4. Optimise Athletic Performance

• Matches food intake to training intensity and competition needs.

• Assists with timing of nutrients to provide the best fuelling options to enhance performance, as well as nutrition for muscle and energy recovery.

• Balances macronutrients (carbs, protein, fats) for energy and recovery.

• Adjusts nutrition based on the season, competition schedule, or training phase.

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5. Enhance Recovery and Reduce Injury Risk

• Supports muscle and tissue repair with the right nutrients at the right time.

• Recommends anti-inflammatory foods and fluids for faster healing.

• Recommends healthy options to maintain a healthy immune system.

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6. Hydration and Supplement Guidance

• Builds a hydration plan based on sweat loss and climate.

• Educates on safe supplements to avoid banned substances or unnecessary products.

Who Can Benefit from a Sports Nutritionist?

1. Anyone wanting to Lose Weight and Feel Better

• The average Joe aiming to lose weight, as well as recreational gym-goers, endurance athletes, or those returning from injury.

2. Athletes Focused on Muscle or Weight Gain

• Bodybuilders, powerlifters, or hard-gainers trying to increase size and strength.

3. Professional or Competitive Athletes

• Those needing fine-tuned nutrition for elite performance in sport.

4. Recreational and Fitness Enthusiasts

• Runners, cyclists, lifters, or anyone active aiming to improve their physique or performance.

Want help building a plan for muscle gain or weight loss?

Please contact the clinic by email to info@properformphysio.com or call us on 93093166 for more information. Aaron would be more than happy to learn more about your activity levels, goals, and current challenges.

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