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Summer Shredding: Is There a ‘Holy Grail’ To Finding The Perfect Cutting Diet
In this blog we are going to be taking a look at the ‘Cutting’ phase of a diet, covering everything there is to know about the topic. Learning about the best researched methods of a cut, complications to look out...
How To Wake Up Your Body To Improve Your Morning Workout
Some people swear by getting their workouts in first thing in the morning, and others just can’t get themselves going. Exercising in the morning certainly isn’t something that comes naturally to a lot of us, and even the best athletes...
British Athlete Becky Briggs Overcame An Eating Disorder To Run 2.29 Marathon
Athletes have an increased risk of eating disorders, given the strong narrative around nutrition and the impact it can have on performance. More and more people at all levels are starting to speak up about problems they’ve faced around food,...
How A High-Fibre Diet Can Improve Recovery
Athletes often obsess over the amount of protein and carbohydrates in their diet. But fibre is an important nutritional component that shouldn't be overlooked. Although our bodies don’t actually break down fibre for fuel when digesting our food, there’s lots...
Why Athletes Have Greater Protection From Brain Diseases
There’s a clear association between exercise and brain health, and we’ve known for some time that physical activity can protect brain cells. Now, new research suggests it’s all to do with the way training affects insulin and body mass index....
Supplements That Will Keep You Healthy On A Plant-Based Diet
Adopting a vegan diet can be great for your health and wellbeing and you can still get the majority of essential nutrition you need to fuel your workouts. But there are some nutrients we get from animal products that our...
You Can Boost Your Endurance Within Days Using Mediterranean Diet, Study Shows
New research has found that you can improve your 5k time by 6% by switching from a Western diet to a Mediterranean diet.The populations who live close to the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe are some of the most long-lived...
4 Sleep Hacks To Fall Asleep In 5 Minutes
There are 16 million adults in the UK who report they have sleepless nights, making it one of the most common problems we face. Lack of sleep can affect your mood, your health and your ability to recover between training...
How To Tap Into Your “Why” For Regular Motivation
Knowing your why can be a great source of motivation, but a lot of athletes who have been pursuing fitness goals for long periods of time forget the reasons they started in the first place.People who are unable to recognise...