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What Does Eddie Hall Eat In A Day?
Eddie Hall is a beast of a man, having won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2017 and set a world record after lifting 500kg in 2016. The 32-year-old from Stoke has now retired from Strongman events and has plans...
7 Types Of Juice Packed With Nutrients
Juice can be an easy way to top up your intake of vitamins and antioxidants while undertaking heavy training. We all know the importance of staying healthy and illness free when you’re putting the hours into an athletic pursuit. Here,...
Ubiquitin: The Protein That Cleans Up Muscles After Exercise
Ubiquitin is a regulatory protein in the body. Our understanding of the protein has been enhanced after a new study emerged in March which shows its importance after exercise. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, working in collaboration...
What Is The Low-Glycemic Diet?
The low-glycemic diet is one that splits opinion.Research has shown it can be extremely effective in aiding weight loss and lowering blood sugar levels, but it has been criticised for ranking foods in a way that ignores their overall nutrient...
5 Health Benefits Of Turmeric & Curcumin
Turmeric is one of the most popular health supplements available. The spice has been used as a medicine for centuries and, as with many health products, there is a string of claims about what it can do. Here’s a look...
Adam Peaty has cemented himself as one of the best breaststroke swimmers in history already, and has done so thanks to his incredible commitment to the sport. As well as spending countless hours in the pool, the Staffordshire-born athlete has...
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...