Tart cherry juice. It’s the hero of the moment on endurance threads, among sports scientists, and in recovery blogs and we’ve been watching Tour De France favourites lapping it up the moment they cross the line. But why? Reduced soreness, improved sleep, reduced inflammation and above all, accelerated recovery are at the heart of the …
Electrolyte drinks used to be something reserved for serious athletes. But now, they’re popping up in every other advert on instagram, with each brand boasting about its flavours and more importantly, their absolute ESSENTIAL use in your day to day life. So it’s easy to assume that because everyone is drinking them and there are …
When you ACTUALLY need electrolyte drinks…and when you don’t! Read More »
If you spend any time in the gym, scrolling fitness accounts, or browsing nutrition advice pages, you’ve probably noticed that creatine is “having a moment”. Once pigeonholed as something for the big biceps crew, creatine has evolved into one of the most well-researched and genuinely useful supplements out there for men and women alike, endurance and strength …
Why Your Day-to-Day Life Might Be Sabotaging Your Fuel—and How to Fix It There’s a funny paradox in the world of sport and nutrition: We obsess over pre-race breakfasts, post-training protein shakes, and the perfect race day fuelling strategy, but we rarely stop to consider that what we do outside our structured training sessions might be the …
Inflammation has become a big buzzword in the health and fitness industry, and rightly so in many circumstances: Systemic inflammatory effects can significantly impact endurance, recovery, and overall performance. We are learning to utilise inflammation to improve recovery and how things like minor sports injuries might actually benefit from allowing cells and processes involved in …
When was the last time you really looked at your tongue? For most of us, the answer is never. Y’know, apart from the odd accidentally hilarious selfie… But that seemingly unremarkable muscle could reveal a lot about why you might be feeling off your game. The tongue is a uniquely sensitive tissue, making it one of …
The Athlete’s Tongue: What Your Mouth Says About You… Read More »
When most people think about mouthguards, they picture boxers, rugby players, or American football athletes; essentially, anyone who expects a fist, foot, or ball hurtling towards their face. But in sports where mouthguards aren’t standard kit, athletes might be missing out on critical protection and even performance benefits. From equestrian disciplines to weightlifting and cycling, …
The Surprising Benefits of Mouthguards in “Non-Contact” Sports Read More »
Ah, Christmas; a time for joy, family, and let’s be honest, more than a few extra servings of puddings and cheese…there’s just so much good stuff around at this time of year! You might be slipping into those leggings again feeling a little more friction than usual, meaning your mind is turning to thoughts of …
Christmas Weight Gain: When to Lose it and HOW – for Athletes! Read More »
When you’re an athlete, you live in the details. Marginal gains can stack up to create massive differences in performance. You obsess over gear, training plans, nutrition, recovery and you probably have an intimate relationship with your foam roller… But there’s one crucial area often overlooked, a blind spot in the conversation about performance and …
It’s all too common for people to get hyper fixated on making sure they’re fuelled up for a session, or that they’ve got the right fuel for the job while they’re out there on the bike or the trail. But when it comes to aftercare, it’s also an afterTHOUGHT for many. And while it doesn’t …
Why Refuelling Matters as Much as Fuelling First! Read More »
