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Peak Performance for Combat Athletes
Welcome to the hub for optimised performance, where elite coaches and nutritionists help fighters reach their peak. At Test-Based Nutrition, we support the physical and mental demands of athletes across all combat sports. Our testing provides deeper insights to help guide training support, recovery strategies, and performance-focused nutrition planning.

The Competitive Edge
We help athletes identify potential nutrient gaps and support cellular foundations so they can train consistently and recover effectively. With a structured plan and expert guidance, fighters can build a stronger platform for performance—camp after camp.

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The TBN Pillars of Combat Sport.

Our experts have developed four fundamental pillars to elevate athletes to their peak performance, supporting resilience, faster recovery, and reduced injury risks. Each pillar is designed to build a foundation for fighters across all disciplines, focusing on key areas that directly impact training quality and competition readiness.
ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES THROUGH TESTING

Identifying and addressing nutrient gaps is vital for performance consistency. Through testing, we pinpoint areas like fatty acid balance and vitamin status. Tailored support helps athletes build a stronger nutritional foundation for training and recovery.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL MUST

Our structured 120-day approach supports athletes who want to improve nutritional consistency across a full training block. We focus on supporting endurance, focus, and recovery with a clear plan built around measurable progress.

RECOVERY AND CARDIO SUPPORT

Recovery and cardiovascular foundations matter for sustained performance. Our strategies support cellular foundations and recovery habits to help athletes stay energised through training, competition, and rest phases.

REDUCE TRAINING-RELATED INFLAMMATION LOAD

Many athletes experience signs of imbalance that can increase training stress and slow recovery. Supporting balance through structured nutrition and retesting helps athletes stay more consistent—especially in high-impact sports like MMA and boxing.

Boxers: Maximise Your Fight Potential.

30% of Boxers Face Increased Injury Risk Due to Nutritional Imbalances

Boxing Demands Quick Recovery and Peak Performance
In boxing, the ability to recover between sessions and perform under fatigue is critical. Building strong nutritional fundamentals supports training output, recovery routines, and consistency across camp.

How Imbalance Can Show Up in Boxing:

  • Low omega-3 status is commonly linked with higher perceived soreness and slower return-to-training, which can affect power and speed.
  • An imbalanced fatty acid profile is often discussed in sports nutrition as a factor that may increase training-related inflammation load and joint discomfort.
  • Nutrition gaps can affect focus, decision-making, and mental sharpness—especially during hard sparring and high-pressure rounds.
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Unlock Your Full 
Potential.

The Role of Fatty Acid Balance in Martial Arts: Supporting Precision, Endurance, and Recovery

Performance Insight: Balance for Martial Artists
Athletes who maintain stronger nutritional foundations often report better training consistency and recovery quality. In martial arts—where mental toughness equals physical readiness—supporting balance can be an important part of overall preparation.

Elevate Your Game with a Structured Nutrition Plan
For martial artists, building the right foundations supports performance, recovery, and long-term readiness. It's not just about training harder—it's about training smarter and ensuring your body and mind are supported through the demands of the sport.

Safeguard Your Young Athlete’s Future.

The Need for Omega and Vitamin D Testing

Nutritional gaps in youth combat athletes can affect development, training consistency, and long-term readiness. Early testing can help identify potential gaps so parents and coaches can make more informed nutrition choices and build better training support.

Vitamin D:

  • Bone support: Vitamin D plays a role in maintaining normal bone health.
  • Muscle function: Status is commonly discussed in relation to muscle performance and recovery.
  • Immune support: Maintaining normal vitamin D levels supports immune function.

Fatty Acid Balance:

  • General wellbeing: Essential fatty acids are important components of normal nutrition.
  • Training load: Balance is often discussed as part of recovery-focused nutrition planning.
  • Consistency: Testing can help guide a structured approach over a training block.
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I'M LIFTING HEAVIER,
I'M PUNCHING HARDER,
MY STAMINA IS IMPROVING,
I'M GETTING QUICKER!

Sonny Hardy

UNDEFEATED PROFESSIONAL BOXER
7-0 (3 KO’s)

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Our Combat Sport Experts.

Our team of specialised combat sport experts—including trainers, coaches, and pro fighters—who have personally experienced strong results through structured, test-led nutrition, are dedicated to providing consultations tailored to the needs of juniors and professional fighters.
Pro Martial Art Coach
One of the worlds leading referees holding XXX titles 
Mariusz Domasat

Test-Based Nutrition has been a game-changer for many athletes. A structured, test-led approach helps fine-tune nutrition habits that support strength, focus, and recovery through demanding training cycles.

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7-0 Unbeaten 3 KOs
Pro Boxer
Sonny Hardy

As a pro boxer, I’ve seen how building better nutrition foundations can support performance, recovery, and focus. I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned because it’s crucial for both pros and juniors.

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UFC Veteran, Commonwealth Games Medalist
Owner of Elite Fitness Factory
Mike Grundy

Test-Based Nutrition has helped me support not only my own training demands but also the athletes I coach. Using a test-led approach helps guide smarter nutrition decisions—especially when training load is high.

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4 Seamless Steps.

1

Book Your 1st Consultation

Online or in clinic, our elite experts will provide a thorough consultation.
2

Take your dry spot test

Either in clinic or at home our test is quick & simple.
3

Review your results

Our experts will create a personalised plan based on your results.
4

Follow your 120 day plan

Stick to your tailored plan and re-test at 120 days to track progress.

Understand your internal baseline, identify your current status, set a clear target, follow a structured plan, and re-test to track progress. It's as simple as that! 

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Transforming Combat Sport Performance
with Nutritional Balance.

Many athletes report modern diets skew toward higher omega-6 intake, which can impact training recovery and inflammation load. Building a better balance and retesting over time can support consistency, recovery quality, and training readiness.

Figures and examples are drawn from aggregated testing insights and practitioner experience.

97%

of athletes show room to improve balance

Every day, approximately 330 billion of your 30 trillion human cells renew, with a full turnover every 80 to 120 days. This makes periodic retesting a practical way to track progress and refine support across training blocks.

120 days

retesting cycle for consistent progress

A complete cellular turnover typically occurs within 80 to 120 days. Retesting at 120 days helps you evaluate changes over a meaningful timeframe and adjust your plan with clearer feedback.

95%

report meaningful improvement with a structured plan

When athletes follow a consistent 120-day plan, many report improvements in training consistency and recovery quality. Our approach focuses on measurable progress, education, and support across the full cycle.

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Key Nutrition Gaps That Can Impact Combat Sport Training.

Supporting Performance, Reducing Disruption, and Improving Recovery Habits

In the demanding world of combat sports, every detail counts. Nutrition gaps can undermine training output, increase the chance of setbacks, and delay recovery. Identifying what’s missing and building a structured plan helps support performance and long-term resilience.

Common Areas of Focus

Fatty acids are essential components of normal nutrition and are commonly discussed in sports performance due to their role in overall balance:

  • Training load: Imbalance may be associated with higher perceived soreness and slower recovery routines.
  • Focus & clarity: Nutrition foundations can influence training consistency and decision-making under pressure.
  • Foundations: Maintaining balance supports overall nutritional structure across a training block.
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Iron is critical for oxygen delivery and energy production, both of which are foundational for athletic success:

  • Endurance and stamina: Low iron status can be linked with fatigue and reduced training output.
  • Recovery: Low iron may affect overall training tolerance and perceived recovery quality.
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Vitamin D plays a role in bone health, immune function, and muscle function:

  • Bone support: Supports maintenance of normal bones.
  • Muscle function: Commonly discussed in relation to muscle performance.
  • Immune support: Supports normal immune function.
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Zinc is important for normal immune function and is often discussed in athlete nutrition:

  • Recovery support: Plays a role in normal body functions relevant to training demands.
  • Immune support: Helps maintain normal immune function.
  • Well-being: Nutrition foundations can influence mood and training consistency.
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Maintaining strong recovery foundations supports consistency across camp:

  • Setback reduction: Better recovery habits support training continuity.
  • Mental resilience: Recovery routines influence mindset and decision-making during hard blocks.
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Combat sports exert significant mental as well as physical pressure:

  • Performance under pressure: Training consistency and nutrition foundations can influence decision-making and reaction time.
  • Recovery habits: Sleep, hydration, and structured planning all affect readiness.
  • Well-being: Education and support help athletes stay consistent through tough cycles.
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Our Combat Sport Essentials.

Optimise your performance with our test-led approach and expert support. Monitor key markers over time and follow a structured plan to stay consistent across training blocks.  Track your vitamin status, fatty acid balance, and recovery foundations to support readiness throughout camp. 


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