01 Jul 2026 Kate Street (Clinical Nutritionist) Optimising exercise performance 01 Jul 2026 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest Written by Kate Street, Clinical Nutritionist and Communications and Content Coordinator at Blackmores Institute, with contribution from Dr. Paul Taylor, Psychophysiologist. Articles Key highlights Performance is determined by the interaction between training stimulus, nutrition, recovery, and evidence-based supplementation strategies. A range of well-characterised ingredients, including caffeine, creatine, and beta-alanine, have demonstrated evidence-based roles in supporting acute exercise performance when used appropriately. Targeted nutraceuticals may support key physiological systems involved in energy production, inflammation, neuromuscular function, and adaptation. Adequate fuelling, hydration, sleep, and structured recovery are foundational to all performance outcomes. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.