The key to whether the supplements are suitable for a teenager lies in his biological age. If he’s mature then there would be no reason not to support him on a system like the one I’ve developed.

If he’s still growing then he’d do better on an abbreviated version of the system. The key thing also is this system offers a healthy and comparative alternative to steroid use which lure so many teens.

Hope that helps.

Hi Kev,

It’s often the case that even with a massive amount of cardio based intensive training body fat can still be an issue.

Without going into detail (which you might need) I suggest you treat some of your sessions as pure fat burners. I.e. only eat protein before hand and then put the carbs in afterwards.

Drop starch out of your evening meal as well. Make sure you take half your body weight in sugars directly after 90 mins of training, with protein.

Also you may need to up your protein intake generally.

You could also read the carbohydrate cycling document in the members area.

All best

Hi mate,

We should arrange a consultation in that case – whereabouts are you based?

Hi Matt

Basically looking for some long term consultation which may be of interest to you. Over the next year and a half I’m training for a 5 month Kayaking expedition to the Arctic. The problem lies with being epileptic, not sever, but enough to get constant drop in energy levels under continues extreme physical and mental exercise. Recently paddled the south coast of Britain, but encountered several problems, drop in energy levels, lose of coordination, balance when paddling.
Over the next year and a half I will put myself through some extensive training, but need to closely examine my diet and its relationship with my illness. Studies towards epilepsy and diet a scarce. Would you or any contacts be interested in such a long term project.
Training needs to consists of prolonged periods of exercise, Eg. 24 hour bike rides, as some crossings are 3 days and 3 nights.
Cheers

Vaughan

Matt,

I am in my 2nd year of a Sports Science Course at Leeds Carnegie college and as part of my studies I need to undertake 2 weeks of work experience early in 2010.
As my preferred area of the course is nutrition I would dearly love to spend the 2 weeks working in the field of Sports Nutrition and as you are one of the top Nutritionists in the country I wondered if you would consider allowing me to spend this time shadowing you.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards

Matthew Jones

Hi Matt,
Hope you are good. My name is Suzie Ball and I’m a magazine journalist and I’m just writing a feature for Cycling Plus magazine (it’s actually for a job at the magazine).

The feature is on the recent research news that 500ml of organic beetroot juice can increase athletes- of any ability- stamina by up to 16 per cent (I’m sure you know all about it).

I would love to ask your expert opinion on what snack/meal a cyclist could combine the beetroot juice with (I have suggested a smoothie to make it more palatable) to have maximum impact for their fitness and health?

(I realise there would be lots and lots of combinations you could suggest so if you could give just one example that would be great.)

I appreciate you are very busy but I’m on a very tight deadline so I would really appreciate it if you would be able to get back to me shortly.

Many thanks indeed Matt.

Kind regards,
Suzie

Hi Matt,

My names Sam Lemberger and am 15. I’m a tennis player and train at Northumberland tennis academy in Newcastle. Nick Grantham(from smart fitness) who is my fitness coach suggested i contact you about nutritional information.

If you could get in touch with me that would be great.

Kind Regards,

Sam Lemberger

Check your Spam Sam, I replied to you yesterday……

Hi Matt,

I’m interested in your 4 week fat loss plan as a keen cyclist, however as a Paramedic I work shifts. Will this cause a problem with your plan as you mention there are right times to eat and I can’t always eat when I should due to the nature of the work?

Thanks for your prompt reply how would the process work? Would I need a personal conultation or purchase the 4WFL programme? Then email you directly with my shift rota?

Thanks Gareth

hi Malcolm,

sorry no I didnt get the last email –

I would use a pre workout drink like citramax by maximuscle or max exceed by myprotein. I would add some tyrosine to this around 5 grams.

Post workout depending on your goals I would use either a whey protein shake – or a recovery drink. 100% recovery by kinetica is good – we can supply this – or recovermax by maximuslce. I’m also a big fan of aminos pre and post workout – I’ve got some here – these are more expensive than the other options but very effective.

Hope this helps.

P.S we’ll be supplying all these items very soon via our shop

Hi Matt,

Im a 25yr old Ironman athlete training around 20+hrs a week…Ive always been a big guy but in the last couple years have started to changed a lot and my bf has and is coming down gradually. I completely agree on the fat burn training i.e. on thursdays i do a 3hr ride or 20km run in morn on no nutrition… Seems to be working well!! Id love to arrange a consultation sometime though to discuss my diet and race strategies more… Im hoping to break the 24hr indoor watt bike world record in dec so need some help on that as well!

Thanks
Tom

Phase 4 of the anabolic plan give you injury repair strategies, there’s not a simple answer;

you’ve got to eat according to out principles
you need alot of vitamin C, and aminos for collagen – look up collagen and nutrients and see what you get.

I would use high dose arginine, vitamin C and (cissus – if you are not drug tested) – watch for digestive problems then you knwo you are taking too much

Hi Matt,
I wonder if you can be of some assistance? I am a qualified and registered Nutritionist currently working with the nutritional analysis of school meals. Whilst i am enjoying my job, essentially my goal is to become a sports/performance nutritionist as it is where my main interests lie. I do have a background in sport as i used to swim and run competitively, however i am finding it extremely difficult to get my 'foot in the door' within the field of sports nutrition. It is of great importance to me that i get involved in sports nutrition as it is my life long passion.
I was just wondering if you had any advise for me, as to what will help me get into this career path as i am finding that sports/performance nutrtionist jobs are very few and far between!! I would be so grateful if you know of any people/organisations who i could get in contact with? Or simply any information surrounding your area of work that may point me down the same career path?
If you could reply to sarahkelway15@hotmail.com i would be very grateful
Thank you very much
Sarah Kelway

Hello Matt,
I am coming to the end of my BSc (Hons) Sports Studies degree (3 exams left!) at the University of Essex, Southend.  As my passion is sports nutrition, and my dissertation looked at the effects of GI foods on concentration levels, I would love to get into the industry and work as a sports nutritionist to either the public or elite athletes. 

Now as one of the countries top sports nutritionists, I would very much appreciate any advice you could give as to where to get some experience, to get me on the right path to achieving my goal.  I'm also looking to take on the "nutrition specialist diploma" from future fit, the nutrition society has endorsed this course, and as my degree isn't specifically geared toward just nutrition, (although featured a sports nutriton module of which I achieved a 1st classification) may help me in my career.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to your reply!
Jon Morrison

Hi Matt, I'm currently studying Biomedical Sciences in University of Southampton. I chose this course before I became interested in rugby related sports training and sports nutrition. I'm now looking into the possibility of taking a postgraduate course in Nutrition/ Dietetics in the hope to one day become a Sports Nutritionist.
I was hoping you could recommend courses, or give me some guidance on which associations these courses should be approved by, for me to progress further on my career path. I’ve been looking at some masters courses in Dietetics, Public Nutrition, Human Nutrition and specific sports nutrition courses in Loughborough and UWIC, but have also found some diplomas online. My fear of choosing a specific sports nutrition course is that it presumably closes many doors (in the public health sector) if I then find there are limited jobs in the sports nutrition field… E.g. I heard 1 sports nutritionist is employed for all four of the Welsh rugby regions!
Any advice would be a great help.
Regards
Oliver West

Hi Matt

I have studied sport for a large proportion of my life and am currently playing semi professional rugby. I have decided to continue my passion for sport by going to university and I am currently looking at nutrition as a future career path. However, I cannot distinguish whether to study sport nutrition or simply nutrition as I do not want to specify at this stage.

So my question to you is… Would studying nutrition put me at a disadvantage should further down the line I choose to go specifically down the sport nutritionalist route? Would there be huge differences between the two types of courses?

Your help and advice would be greatly appreciated
Many thanks
Kyle

Hi Matt

I’m a 14 year old kid that weighs 50kgs and measures 1,60m i’m a rugby winger, and i’m just looking for a simple supplement that helps me be having a bit more muscle.

Sorry for my english but i’m portuguese

Thanks a lot!

Diogo

Hi Matt

I would like to know if there is any website where i can find healthy recipes.

Thanks

Diogo

Matt
Starting to step up my training for an April Ironman. I have about 12lbs I need to loose and am following your fat-loss programme. However I am a vegetarian and wanted to buy both the Thermo 5 and the Kinetica Lean Gain Whey, Creatine & Glutamine mix.
There is nowhere I can see as to weather these products contain animal or fish products. Can you help?
Thanks, Ollie

Dear Matt,

I’m currently a second year student at the University of Surrey studying a Bsc in Nutrition. My third year requires me to undertake a placement, (July 2011 – June 2012) and I am very interested in having the opportunity to spend my third year with you. I would like to use my degree in unison with my other personal strengths and experience to work in the sporting field. I have a strong background in sport. Since a youngster I have enjoyed participating in a variety of different areas of sport, including rugby which I fully support, karate, for which I am a Black Belt, athletics, particularly hurdling, swimming, badminton, and x-country. I have trained and competed at many levels from, school and club level to city and county representation. I represented the county at the Welsh Championships narrowly missing out on National representation. My interest has continued into my further education and I am now the president of the running and athletics club at the university.
Following my degree and using my passion for sport I aim to work with sporting athletes and their nutrition requirements. Gaining an insight into this and learning from practical experience is something that I hope you can offer me. Work experience with you would be a great springboard to my career and I’m sure a memorable learning experience.
Please could you send me some information or point me in the right direction to enable me to apply for a work placement with you. I have a current CV should you wish to have a copy.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards

Stephanie Brobin
Nutrition Student

Contact details;
Address; 4 Newmans Court, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0SJ
Mobile; 07850130565
E-mail; sb00260@surrey.ac.uk

Hi Matt

I am a massage therapist and one of my clients is looking for a sports nutritionist in Aberdeen who would be able to help him get back on track with his judo.

Do you know of anyone in this area? Your help would be very much appreciated.

Many thanks
Regards
Karen

Hi

My son is a 14year old rugby player – he is playing rugby to a high level, at one of the best schools in the country, he has a sports scholarship. He is also in a county Elite squad, linked to academies. He is 6’1″ and 81.1kg, he would like to start using supplements to improve his muscle growth and enhance his performance. He is has a naturally athletic build. We would appreciate your advice on what supplements if any you would recommend.

Thank you.

Jo

Dear Mr. Lovell,

I am of english nationality but since the age of 4 have been living in Portugal.
I am currently in my final year at university, having studied Diet & Nutrition. Although i enjoy the clinical side of nutrition and find it very rewarding i am very interested in sport nutrition, as i have always been a very sporty person. As part of our final year we have to do two placements, I am now currently in my second placement, which i’m doing with a semi professional football team.
After completing my finl year i am planning on returning to the UK to further my education in sport nutrition. I would therefore appreciate it if you could recommend the best degree/ instituition/ courses i could apply for. I appreciate you are very busy and have lots enquireies of but over the past few months i have e-mailed several places and i either don’t get a reply or if I do it’s not very helpful.

Thank you very much for your time!
Regards
Nicola Morgan

My name is Emily Hayday and i am currently an undergraduate student studying in Sport Science at the University of Southampton. I am highly interested in the sports nutrition and was wondering if there is any placements available for students during the summer. Thank you and hope to here from you soon. Emily Hayday.

Hi Matt, I met you at Body Power at the NEC last week and you gave some great talks about nutrition whlist in the kitchen area. I thought you mentioned that there would be some PDF’s coming out relating to the menus etc from the show. are you able to point me in the right direction?
Great show

regards
Jim

Hi Matt,

I’m a 21 year old rugby player who has had 4 serious surgeries in 4 seasons… I am desperate to get back playing and to be at my physical peak when doing so. I am very keen to book a consultation with you and gain your insight and help over 6 months. What is the best way to go about this?

Kind regards,

Calum

Hi Matt

My 22 year old son is currently in training to run 10 marathons in 12 days (he’s running from Paris to London) to raise money for The Royal Marsden Hospital in London where his Dad is currently being treated for a brain tumour.

He is a good runner but really has no idea (and neither have the rest of us) about how to structure his diet to ensure that he can keep going over such a long period.

I don’t suppose you know of anybody that we can talk to about putting together a diet plan for him during his training and throughout the run.

Sorry I appreciate that your area of specialism is Rugby but would appreciate a pointer in the right direction. He starts his run on 3rd August so time is tight!

Thanks for any insights you can give.

Pam Potter

Matt

very interesting comments – our 16 year old daughter is 16 years old and is very serious about her rugby London & South East plus other representative teams
she is 5’6″ and is approx 50g
we are concerned at her lack of weight playing such a physical sport. She has just joined the U18 age group and she will come up against a mismatch in size
can we book a consultation with you in August to seek your advice – she is at tyhe age when any comment from her parents falls on deaf ears

many thanks

Paul Carter

Hi Matt,

I haven’t been training for a while, and i have come back to the website to get the regenerate programme that i previously purchased, but when i click on the regenerate tab, it asks me to subscribe and purchase the programme again.

Would you be able to tell me how i can access the different phases without it asking me to purchase the programme again?

Thanks

Frazer

Hi Matt,

I am currently studying for a post grad in sports nutrition with the IOC. I am looking to gain some work experience to help me find employment in the future. I was just wondering if you know the best way to go about getting this?

Thanks

Craig

hi matt,
Im 16 and playing 1XV rugby (u18) at my school. The season has just finished but for next season i would just like some advice on building muscle and getting bigger to deal with the physicality, look more threatening etc. I am about 6’1 weighing about 80kg now and a back row so some advice on getting bigger could be very handy. I just want to know if i should be using protein shakes after gym session or throughout the day, if so which shake is the best? If not then what could help me to get bigger without supplements. I have diet advice etc but i want my gym sessions to be more effective and to come back in the new year, looking bigger and stronger to help with my rugby!