10 December 2021
Christmas diet advice for athletes
Christmas: the time of year when temptation to eat and drink excessively is everywhere. Wendy Martinson OBE gives tips on how to dodge the festive bulge.
Nutrition
06 December 2021
Risk of injury and illness in athletes
How much is too much? Wendy Martinson OBE discusses documents published by the IOC addressing training load in sport and the risk of injury and illness.
12 November 2021
Have you considered glucosamine?
There has been plenty of research looking at the use of glucosamine supplements, but what does it all mean? Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains.
06 October 2021
The ergogenic role of omega 3 in performance sports
Nutritionist Rob Hobson explores the benefits of omega-3 supplements in performance sport, and their potential to be used as an ergogenic aid.
16 September 2021
Caffeine for athletes: all you need to know
Performance Nutritionist Nigel Mitchell explains the use of caffeine for athletes and in professional sport, how to use it and what you should look for in a caffeine product.
03 September 2021
Six foods to supercharge your training
Gemma Sampson, Researcher and Sports Dietitian, explains why these 6 foods should be in every triathletes pantry or fridge to aid fuelling and recovery after training.
11 August 2021
What is quercetin: a guide for athletes
Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains what quercetin is, how it may help exercise performance, how you can get it from your diet and the role of supplements.
04 August 2021
Probiotics for athletes: a brief look
Wendy Martinson, performance nutritionist, explains how probiotics could be beneficial to the human gut, and specifically for athletic performance.