
Hydration: Are you getting it right?
20th December 2016
A new study finds many sportsmen and women rehydrating during exercise with tea, coffee... and alcohol
A new study finds many sportsmen and women rehydrating during exercise with tea, coffee... and alcohol
We separate the fact and the fiction on using energy gels
Get the balance incorrect and energy gels can cause more bad than good. And when things go wrong, they can go really wrong...
In recent years, ‘zero-carbohydrate’ drinks have been steadily gaining in popularity. But considerable care is needed to avoid the potential pitfalls they can bring
Around the globe over £20 billion is spent on probiotics annually. But how effective are they for otherwise healthy people and are they useful for sporting performance?
We take a closer look at the diets of some of the world’s top Olympic athletes
Protein bars are a quick and simple way to get energy and refuel on the go. We look at three types available on the market
LOOKING TO GET an edge from your fitness and outdoor activities? New Zealand scientists have discovered that blackcurrants may enhance the benefits of exercise and boost recovery. Scientists are discovering previously unknown benefits of blackcurrants that could be potential game-changers…