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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...
6 Ways To Level Up Your Energy For Work & Fitness
It’s that time of the winter that leaves most of us feeling a distinct lack of energy. Juggling work commitments alongside a fitness routine creates a busy lifestyle. It’s perfectly normal to have a dip in the energy you can...
Why Regular Training Protects Your Liver Long Term
Regular fitness training helps keep a number of major illnesses away, including many that affect the liver. It’s easy to get stale with your routine as an athlete, so drawing on different motivations is a helpful way of staying driven....
Can Athletes Benefit From Supplementing With Tryptophan Tablets?
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid used for making proteins in the body. It’s used to make niacin, too, which is a precursor for serotonin. It’s found in a lot of foods high in protein like red meat, eggs, cheese...
3 Breathing Exercises To Decrease Stress & Boost Recovery
The relationship an athlete has with their breath can have an influence on their performance, but also stress levels and recovery. You may have come across advice about focusing on breath while exercising, particularly trying to keep it relaxed or...
Natural Cannabis-Like Substances Help Fight Inflammation After You Exercise
Exercise has long been known to help reduce inflammation, and now scientists have found it promotes the release of natural cannabis-like substances which could be the reason why. Many doctors prescribe or encourage patients with several illnesses to increase their...
Why Hydration Should Be A Priority For A Successful Morning Routine
An effective morning routine can set you up for the day. It’s difficult to make good decisions straight after getting up because your mind is still half asleep, but if you have a routine then you can take positive actions...