Sports Nutritionist Calgary
Training hard but not recovering, hitting a wall late in races, or struggling to make weight without losing strength? Those are fuelling problems.
Nutrition assessments in Calgary are available after your baseline metabolic and body composition testing.
Sports nutrition from people who train
Sarah Anderson, RD, is our strength and endurance specialist. She has competed in powerlifting at the national level, now races in running and triathlon, and knows what it takes to manage a weight class without giving up performance.
Evelyn Cheng Best, RD, works with "corporate athletes" who need to train, recover and perform around a demanding job.
At Eatuitive Nutrition, our registered dietitians tailor nutrition recommendations to your training schedule, activity level, and food preferences.
The importance of testing
Generic sports nutrition formulas don't know your metabolism or your fitness. Testing replaces those guesses:
RMR testing shows your real calorie burn at rest, the base layer of your fuelling plan
VO2 Max testing sets your heart rate zones and shows the intensity where your body shifts from fat to carbohydrate for fuel
InBody body composition scans track muscle and fat as your training block progresses
Runners can add a running gait assessment with our physiotherapist on the same day as VO2 Max testing.
At Eatuitive Nutrition in Calgary, we test your resting metabolic rate and body composition first to guide personalized nutrition recommendations based on your results and goals. These assessments provide a starting point for understanding your energy needs and tracking changes over time.
What you’re looking for
Daily fuelling: carbohydrate, protein and calorie targets that change with training load
Endurance and race day: fuelling for long runs, rides and races, including carb intake, hydration and gut training
Strength and physique: building muscle, cutting body fat, and making weight for a class without draining performance
Recovery: what and when to eat after sessions so you're ready for the next one
Supplements: evidence-based guidance on protein, creatine and caffeine, and what to skip
Low energy availability: spotting under-fuelling early, before it costs you health or performance
Book with a sports nutritionist in Calgary today
You already train like it matters. Now it’s time to fuel like it matters too. Book your sports nutrition assessment with Eatuitive and get a plan built for your sport, your body and your goals. We’re here to help you perform at your best, in Calgary and wherever your sport takes you.
Book your assessment. Choose a time that works for you.
Share your story. We learn about your sport, goals, schedule and current habits.
Get your plan. You receive a personalized, practical fuelling strategy.
Put it into practice. We help you apply the plan in your real life, including training, travel and busy weeks.
Track and adjust. Follow-up sessions let us measure progress and fine-tune your plan as your season changes.
Our sports nutrition process
FAQs, Sports Nutritionist, Calgary
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A sports dietitian is a registered dietitian, a regulated health professional in Alberta, who specializes in athletes. "Sports nutritionist" isn't a protected title, so training varies. Our sports nutrition is delivered by registered dietitians.
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No. We work with recreational runners, gym-goers and weekend athletes as well as competitors.
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Yes. We plan gradual changes in body composition well ahead of competition, and safe short-term strategies close to weigh-in, so you keep your strength.
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It depends on your sweat rate, gut tolerance and race intensity. Your dietitian builds a plan for carbohydrate per hour, fluids and electrolytes, and helps you practise it in training.
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A few supplements, such as creatine, caffeine and protein powder, have strong evidence for some athletes. Your dietitian will tell you whether they suit your goals and how to choose products that are tested for banned substances.
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Registered dietitian sessions are covered by many extended health plans. VO2 Max testing is a kinesiology service and is usually claimed through a health or wellness spending account.
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Inside Evolve Strength Royal Oak in NW Calgary, at 8888 Country Hills Blvd NW #600, Calgary, AB T3G 5T4. VO2 max, RMR and InBody testing are all done on site.
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Yes. Sports nutrition guidance can help you plan fueling and hydration for longer training sessions and competitions. Recommendations take into account your sport, exercise duration, intensity, and digestive tolerance to create an approach you can practice during training.