Case Studies
FIGURE SKATER (WORLD LEVEL) • 12-WEEK LIGHT SUPPORT PHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS • STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SUPPORT
THE PROFILE
World-level figure skater requiring performance nutrition, sport-specific physical conditioning and composition for elite international competition.
THE BARRIER
Safely dropping >10kg of total mass (fat and some targeted muscle) while maintaining health and performance during a small off-season window.
THE GOAL
Optimise power-to-weight ratio to enhance jumping performance, maintain muscle fitness, and preserve health under intense demands.
THE ANALYSIS
Comprehensive physiological assessments and initial testing to map baselines for nutrition, body composition, and physical conditioning targets.
THE STRATEGY
A multi-disciplinary approach led by a flexible, "food-first" performance nutrition protocol, seamlessly integrated with bespoke strength and conditioning.
THE SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT
12-week off-season framework featuring monthly clinic assessments, body composition analysis, targeted nutrition education and training programme.
MASS & COMPOSITION
Achieved the exact 10kg body mass reduction target within the 12-week timeframe, successfully executing a planned, healthy reduction.
METABOLIC
Sustained high training capacity, ensuring the athlete learned the physiological difference between acute weight-making and long-term mass change.
CLINICAL
Successfully preserved crucial lean tissue integrity and nutrient deficiency, utilising specific nutritional guidelines to minimise the risk of deficiency .
SUBJECTIVE
Subjective markers, including energy, hunger management, mood, and sleep quality, remained highly stable and optimal throughout.
PERFORMANCE
Unlocked a major performance milestone by successfully executing their first quad spin in over a year, resulting from enhanced power-to-weight.
OUTCOME
Seamlessly adjusted to post-process nutrition needs at new body mass, maintaining the achieved goals and starting the season at peak physical capacity.
12-WEEK MASS REDUCTION TIMELINE
Green = Maintenance
