Climbing trips all require preparation, but what should you focus your attention on when preparing? Climbing is a fantastic pastime. It’s an opportunity to explore, exercise and see the world from a perspective that very few people get to. Adventure…
CBD is quickly becoming a favourite among professional athletes who want to recover from muscle strain and injury naturally. But this promising natural alternative is not just for the pros and may be able to support your fitness routine and…
Want to increase your endurance? Add beetroot to your diet. Studies show that the purple powerhouse can improve stamina and performance. In one study by Lansley et al, cyclists increased their maximum cycling time by 16 per cent. And runners’…
Getting your nutrition right could mean success or failure come race day, says performance nutritionist Oliver Whiteman. Getting your training right is only one part of your fitness journey. If you’re not also addressing your nutrition plan, then you could…
Ruben Tabares looks at why we should shift the focus of our pre and post workout nutrition. Ruben Tabares is one of the country’s most respected strength & conditioning coaches, nutritionist and sports therapist, having worked with everyone from boxer Amir…
Nutrition expert Renee McGregor provides easy to follow performance boosting fish and chips
Should you really have an ‘all-you-can-eat’ pasta dinner the night before the marathon? Sophie Dillon, Nutritionist at Fresh Fitness Food, shares her thoughts The science Our body stores carbs in the form of glycogen in our muscles and liver. When…
Created to fuel your performance, the Energy Gel Elite is designed to provide a boost when you need it most. Packed with 25g carbs in a 3:1 maltodextrin to fructose ratio, this all-in-one energy gel will give you the fuel…
MALT LOAF, FRUIT loaf, tea bread, hot cross buns and crumpets are great choices for athletes as a pre-training snack prior to a high intensity session/competition as they are easily digestible and help to keep glycogen (carb) stores topped up.…
With spring and summer finally underway, it’s time to spend less time inside and more time outside. Obviously it’s important to pack lots of on-the-go snacks and lunches for these excursions. Delicious on-the-go snack Jake & Nayns’ Naanster is an…
Pork scratchings, cottage cheese and seaweed have been named as three of the surprising superfoods predicted to take 2019 by storm. Online healthy food retailer Musclefood.com have revealed the 19 foods which they expect to be flying off the shelves…