Nov 3, 2021Milk as a Recovery DrinkWould you believe that milk is one of the best recovery drinks out there? In terms of replenishing glycogen stores, muscle protein...
Oct 13, 2021How do you use Energy Gels?Before we get started, what actually are energy gels? Energy gels come in small squeeze sachets and have a jelly-like texture. They...
Sep 29, 2021Myth Busting: BCAAsBCAAs, also known as branched chain amino acids, include valine, leucine and isoleucine. These are 3 essential amino acids that make up ⅓...
Sep 15, 2021Myth Busting: CaffeineWhat is it? Caffeine is essentially a stimulant and was previously classed as a banned substance but was then removed from the World Anti...
Aug 18, 2021Pre-Workout Nutrition in PracticeFueling your body and providing your body with energy before a workout is essential. A pre workout meal should include foods rich in...
Jul 28, 2021Nutrition for the Young AthleteNutrition is such an important part of sport performance for young athletes. Proper amounts of macronutrients, micronutrients and...
Jul 14, 2021Can Nutrition Reduce the Impact of DOMS?Delayed onset muscle soreness – commonly known as DOMS – is something commonly experienced by both strength and endurance athletes,...
May 19, 2021Cycling Creatine: A GuideSo, by now hopefully you are all caught up on why supplementing with creatine might provide you with performance benefits, but have you...
Apr 27, 2021Myth Busting: CreatineCreatine is a compound that is made naturally in the body to supply energy. It is produced in the liver from the amino acids - glycine,...
Apr 21, 2021Why Fibre is KeyWhat is fibre? Fibre promotes health, including optimal digestion, gut health, and bowel regularity. An eating pattern with optimal fibre...
Apr 14, 2021Understanding RED-s & the Female Athlete TriadThe Female Athlete Triad was given its formal name during the consensus conference by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). In...
Mar 31, 2021Do you Need a Protein Supplement?Firstly, what is protein and why do we need it? Protein is one of the three major macronutrients. It makes up part of the structure of...
Mar 24, 20218 Ways to Make your Diet More SustainableWhether you're eating to optimise health, improve performance, or just to survive, we all live on the same planet. The food we consume...
Mar 17, 2021Myth Busting: Glycaemic IndexFirst of all, what is the Glycaemic Index? The Glycaemic Index (GI) was designed to more accurately describe the effect that different...
Mar 10, 2021The Importance of HydrationWhether you are a professional athlete or a recreational park runner, the importance of adequate hydration is still the same. And...
Mar 3, 2021Does the Anabolic Window Really Exist?The post-workout anabolic window is a well-known and discussed phenomenon in the sports and performance world. Everyone and anyone will...
Feb 17, 2021The Three R's of RecoveryPost-training recovery is crucial to overall athletic performance and if you are not fully recovering after a session, you will not be in...
Feb 10, 2021Is ‘Healthy Eating’ Damaging Your Performance?The relationship between nutrition and sporting performance is broadly understood by many people. Athletic performance often pushes your...
Feb 3, 2021Training Low for Endurance AthletesWhen the concept of ‘training low’ was first flirted in the performance nutrition world, those championing it flipped the conventional...
Jan 27, 2021Nutrition to Support the Immune SystemOur immune systems are amazing; working day and night to protect our bodies from disease-causing microorganisms and to keep us on top...