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Zone 2 training: the best way to build your base
You might be used to going full tilt in the gym every day of the week, but odds are that's actually reducing your gains... Zone 2 has long been a stalwart of the programmes of elite athletes, and the best part is, it's not too hard to add to your existing programming.
4 Ways To Use Cold Therapy At Home To Boost Recovery
Cold therapy is a popular way to support recovery that’s used by elite athletes the world over.Some of the potential benefits include reduced muscle pain, reduced inflammation and boosts to the immune system. While modern science has brought in sophisticated...
6 Foods That Can Support Your Mental Health
We think a lot about the physical effects of what we eat as athletes, but our diet can have a big impact on our mental health as well.Research shows that using interventions to change what people eat can significantly reduce...
Best Immune-Boosting Supplements For Athletes
The cold and flu season of 2022-23 looks like one of the worst in recent times in the UK. For athletes, this poses a real threat to the consistency of our training. There’s nothing more frustrating than a stop-start training...
The Best Vitamin D Supplements For Winter In The UK
The UK government recommends that everyone should consider taking a Vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter.That’s because we have shorter hours of daylight, and light from the sun is absorbed by the skin and used to create vitamin...
Four Ways Stress Can Impact Your Athletic Performance
Stress can come from all sorts of sources, whether it be work, family life, social commitments, economic uncertainty or hundreds of other stressors we’re regularly exposed to. Unfortunately, when you're pursuing big fitness goals, this build-up of stress can have...
5 Natural Sleep Aids To Improve Your Recovery
5 Natural Sleep Aids To Improve Your Recovery Sleep is something we’re all looking to improve and enhance. Not only is it one of the most important factors in improving physical performance because of the way it helps your body...
Keeping In Shape on Holiday and Managing Your Nutrition
Keeping In Shape on Holiday and Managing Your Nutrition Holidays are enjoyable and a great way to relax. But it can be stressful trying to eat healthy and manage your weight during this time. However, all is not lost, there...
How To Use Heart Rate Variability To Improve Your Recovery
Optimising recovery is a key part of moving forward as an athlete. One of the big differences between elite, full-time athletes and normal mortals is the way the former look after their bodies in between sessions.With the advancements in technology...