At the time of this interview, INDYA had a team of 6 sports nutritionists, all qualified in nutrition and dietetics with further sports nutrition specialisation. Each had a sporting background, bringing personal understanding of athletes’ needs.
Since its foundation in 2014, INDYA has continually developed its approach: helping athletes understand nutrition’s importance and enjoy the process rather than view “diet” negatively. Technology supports this work. At the time of writing, we had used our own software and app for 4 years, allowing athletes to see their plans, work and progress.
Our main aim is to create personalised nutritional plans focused on sports performance, accompanying and guiding athletes throughout the process.
Rosa del Toro, one of INDYA’s nutritionists, explains the value of nutritional planning in this interview with Prontopro.
Why seek advice from a sports nutrition professional?
First, we get to know the athlete and understand their body and life. Then we design a personalised plan with recipes they enjoy, can prepare in the time available, take to work and use to support performance.
We support athletes throughout, adapting to unexpected events, changes in training, injuries or schedules so they can keep progressing.
When should I work with a sports nutritionist, and why?
Any time can be suitable, especially when setting a sporting challenge: climbing a mountain over three thousand metres, playing in a local league, improving a marathon time or running your first 5 kilometres.
It may help if recovery is poor, you are unusually tired, entering competition, stuck at a plateau, pursuing an appropriate pre-season body-composition goal or simply wanting food to match your training.
We also help athletes change dietary approaches, including vegetarianism, veganism, intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets. Professional guidance can make an appropriate transition safer and more effective.
What types of sports nutrition services do you offer?
We work with all levels, from beginners to professionals. At the time, our services were grouped into “Amateur”, “Amapro” and “Pro”, according to needs and sporting demands.
An Amateur typically trained 2–4 times weekly and wanted nutrition to support progress. An Amapro was an amateur training and competing almost like a professional. A Pro needed weekly nutritional adjustments and more frequent direct support because training and competition demands changed continually.
Online planning could be complemented at our Valencia centre with anthropometry, basal metabolic rate testing, fuel utilisation testing, Fat Max testing and cooking workshops, among other services.
How long does adapting to a sports eating plan take, and what helps?
Everyone differs. We consider internal and external variables, theoretical needs, practical options and schedules to fit the plan to routines and tastes.
Follow-up shows what works and what needs changing. Understanding the reasons matters: why this breakfast, why this recovery meal, why no supplement, why a particular eating schedule? Understanding supports adherence.
Your nutritional plan can change as much as your circumstances do.
If you want support from an online nutritionist, you now know a little more about us.
