Misconceptions Surrounding Qualifications in Nutrition in Australia & New Zealand: A Clarification piece by the Sports Nutrition Association
The Sports Nutrition Association (SNA) would like to address recent confusion regarding the qualifications required to practice as a Sports Nutritionist in Australia. Certain providers within Australia have been marketing nationally recognised Certificate IV programs in Nutrition, suggesting that this qualification alone is sufficient to practice as a Nutritionist. This is a misleading claim that […]
Nutritionist reveals simple formula for weight loss
For most people, weight loss is a simple matter of mathematics- consume less food than your body expends to create a calorie deficit to trigger the body into burning its own fat. Though the tried and true formula sounds easy enough to execute, many employ alternative methods in hopes of finding that magic equation for […]
Alex Thomas – Sports Nutrition Association – Ensuring the Sustainable Prosperity of the Sports Nutrition Profession
“I don’t think I naturally lead. I think that I have an ability to look at things and identify the holes and gaps in things that need to be improved. I am drawn to those things.” – Alex Thomas Alex Thomas is an accredited sports nutritionist who founded the Sports Nutrition Association in 2017 which […]
‘I’m a sports nutritionist and these are the 5 biggest weight loss mistakes I see people make’
Founder of the Sports Nutrition Association Alex Thomas on how avoid the pitfalls and complete a weight loss routine that actually works. There is no doubt that there are a lot of diets and quick fixes out there, but do they work? Honestly, only one thing really works when it comes to weight loss – […]
Common Nutrition Information That Seems Normal but Totally Isn’t
Between all of the different fad diets out there, one thing’s for certain — you’re going to hear a lot of information about nutrition that isn’t entirely correct. Like that carbs are bad for you (they’re not). Or that losing weight can slow down your metabolism. Alex Thomas, the founder of the Sports Nutrition Association […]
The 4 red flags that show you’ve got yourself a ‘bad’ personal trainer
Like finding a therapist, getting the right PT for you is a crucial but sometimes difficult search. Use these tips to narrow down the perfect person for you! Looking to book a personal trainer is a very personal thing. For starters, you are spending a lot of one-on-one time with that person so you need […]
How The Sports Nutrition Association are tackling misinformation about nutrition advice in the fitness space
Misinformation on nutrition in the fitness space is rife! Fitness nutrition cowboys with no education whatsoever are more than happy to hand out dietary advice. From detrimental diets like the cotton ball diet (soaking cotton wool in juice to reduce calories) to the Hallelujah diet (only eating things mentioned in the Bible book of Genesis), […]
Are protein bars any healthier than chocolate bars? Marginally, but there’s a catch
How do you get your protein? The question once asked of vegetarians, athletes and bodybuilders is null and void because the answer is: everywhere. While its macronutrient cousins, fat and carbohydrates have gone in and out of fashion, protein has emerged as a symbol of health and fitness. Slap a “high-protein” label on virtually any […]
How to pick a good personal trainer and what to avoid
Have you ever received dodgy nutrition or exercise advice from a PT? Alex Thomas, the founder of Sports Nutrition Association, says it’s likely many of us know when the advice we are being given just seems a bit…off, but advises it’s best to double check if you have concerns about your PT’s advice. “If the […]
Lifestyle influencer sued by Texas state for bogus meal plans
Brittany Dawn Davis, a fitness and Christianity influencer from Fort Worth, is being sued by the state of Texas for promising her followers personalized exercise and nutrition plans that never materialized. Davis’s website promised unsuspecting clients that her Brittany Dawn Fitness (BDF) crew would be with them “every step of the way”, but instead her […]