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Do You Need To Carb Load For A 10k?
There’s a bit of an obsession with carbohydrates in the distance running world. A lot of athletes and recreational runners firmly believe they need to be eating piles of pasta or rice before shorter distance events. But is it actually...
5 Overnight Oat Recipes To Fuel Performance
Overnight oats are a convenient and nutritious breakfast. A difficulty with training early is the logistical problem of refuelling and preparing for the day before getting to work or doing the school run. Well, a simple trick is to prepare...
5 Breakfast Smoothies To Support An Athletic Lifestyle
Blending up a smoothie for breakfast is a convenient way to get some quality nutrients in at the start of the day. Here, Built for Athletes has compiled five easy breakfast smoothie recipes for you to try at home. You...
At times of crisis, feelings of stress and anxiety are normal so it’s particularly important to actively look after your mental health. One way of doing this is to make your environment feel safe and calming, something that can be...
What Are The Healthiest Crisps? 8 Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Options
Crisps are a guilty pleasure that many of us indulge in. And with more and more people likely to be working from home over the coming weeks, snacking is likely to become increasingly tempting. Making informed decisions and picking the...
What Type Of Milk Should Athletes Drink?
Milk is a staple product used by athletes far and wide for recovery purposes. There’s some debate as to what type of white stuff is optimal for those undertaking intense resistance or endurance training. What is clear is that different...
What even is the Modified Paleo diet?
The Paleo diet is highly restrictive but Modified Paleo allows for more flexibility while still eliminating processed foods. Is it more sustainable?
A Day In The Life of a Competitive CrossFitter
Meet Libby Bearman, the newest member of the Built For Athletes family. She trains hard, and she writes harder - here we get to know her and her training. I’ve always led an ‘active lifestyle’ and enjoyed hockey, cross country,...
Why Do Some People React Badly To A Vegan Diet?
The suitability of a vegan diet is a pretty contentious topic and one which frequently brings out keyboard warriors. Many of us will have friends or family whose health has deteriorated when they’ve cut out meat, and the only way...