Episode 125: Fuelling for Recovery with Maria Tanielian

On this week's episode, I'm joined by registered sports dietician Maria Tanielian for a conversation about what it takes for dancers to fuel their bodies for the demands of dance. We discuss how nutrition can be utilized as a tool to aid recovery from the daily rigours of training and performance, as well as how it may need to be adapted when recovering from an injury.About Maria:Maria Tanielian is a registered sports dietitian with a diploma in sports nutrition from the International Olympic Committee, specializing in artistic athletes, like dancers, as well as endurance and team sport athletes. With over two decades of training in ballet and folk dance herself, she combines lived experience with clinical expertise to support performers of many styles and levels, ranging from recreational to vocational students to professional dancers. Maria's approach focuses on fueling for optimal performance, injury prevention and recovery, and building a healthy relationship with food. Dedicated to bridging research and practice, Maria strives to empower athletes to achieve resilience, artistry, and true well-being as performers and artists.Connect with Maria:Website: The Protean DieticianLinkedIn: Maria TanielianLearn more about Erika Mayall:Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.comSign up for my newsletter: Click hereSend me an email: [email protected] the show