Though our work at Ciclo is first and foremost based in nutritional methods to support healthcare, our work largely overlaps with physical activity as well. It is a topic that is discussed with every client to support health goals and outcomes, it is a major component of the holistic health scope, and we also support clients who are athletes—whether recreational or professional—themselves. We love sport.
Our approach considers the whole athlete, not just in the context of training and outcomes, but also in understanding every contextual input—just as we do with any other client. We evaluate sleep habits, stress load, dietary patterns, recovery measures, and travel schedules, recognizing that these variables are inseparable from athletic outcomes. Once these elements are understood, they can be integrated into a framework that maximizes both performance and health.
Performance and recovery go hand-in-hand, and they must coexist for sustainable outcomes. In conjunction with trainers and sports teams, we devise precise dietary plans that are varied, tiered, and multi-functional. A plan designed to fuel performance in weekly or monthly rotations will necessarily differ from a plan tailored to optimize recovery, as the body requires different nutrient profiles and timing strategies to fully adapt to each phase of training. Nutrition for peak exertion, for example, may prioritize glycogen availability, hydration balance, and targeted amino acids, while recovery nutrition emphasizes anti-inflammatory compounds, mineral repletion, and restorative proteins. Both are essential, but each has a distinct role.
It is standard practice for all of our clients to undergo comprehensive wellness assessments, which provide us with unique insights into health status and areas for support. These assessments form the foundation of a personalized program that integrates seamlessly with an athlete’s training demands. In addition, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) can be utilized to provide real-time data on metabolic responses. This allows us to refine nutrient timing, energy availability, and sleep metrics with precision, supporting both consistent performance and effective recovery.
Athletic performance is not shaped by diet alone. Our work extends into the broader ecosystem of factors that influence training outcomes. We assess micronutrient sufficiency as it relates to bone density and muscle integrity, hydration status for optimal cellular performance, and inflammatory load as it corresponds to training intensity. We also account for lifestyle realities such as irregular travel, circadian rhythm disruption, and occupational stress, all of which can compromise adaptation if left unaddressed. By approaching the athlete as a whole person rather than as a set of metrics, we are able to design programs that are realistic, sustainable, and genuinely supportive.
Equally important is the recognition that recovery is not passive. It is an active discipline, and the period in which the body consolidates the benefits of training. Strategic nutrition, consistent sleep hygiene, and effective stress management transform physical stress into strength and resilience. Recovery strategies may include nutrient timing protocols for glycogen replenishment, incorporation of anti-inflammatory foods, hydration strategies, and guidance on sleep optimization. When recovery is elevated to the same level of importance as training, performance outcomes are not only improved, but sustained over time.
At Ciclo, we do not draw sharp boundaries between performance and prevention. The strategies that enhance recovery and athletic output are the same ones that protect against overtraining, injury, and systemic decline. In this way, sport is both an immediate pursuit and a long-term investment in health. By supporting athletes holistically, we help ensure they are not only prepared for their next competition or training cycle, but that they are also laying the foundation for lifelong vitality.
This dual focus—on the present demands of sport and the future resilience of the individual—is what distinguishes Ciclo. It reflects our belief that health cannot be compartmentalized, and that nutrition, sleep, stress balance, and recovery are not secondary considerations, but integral components of athletic success. Whether working with a professional athlete in a competitive season or a recreational athlete striving for personal goals, our role is to integrate these elements into a cohesive, sustainable approach.
Ciclo represents more than a service. It is an approach that values data and precision, but never loses sight of the individual behind the metrics. It is a commitment to supporting performance without compromising health, and to ensuring that athletes can thrive not only in their chosen sport, but in their broader lives.
