Sports Drink Traditional sports drinks are made up in a 6-8% concentration of carbohydrate. (60-80gms of carb per litre) , So 500mls will provide about 30-40gms of carbohydrate. Some sports drinks also contain electrolytes/sodium which is beneficial for the athlete…
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A recovery meal after exercise is important because it helps promote muscle repair and growth, replenish energy stores, and enhance overall recovery. During exercise, muscle glycogen stores are depleted, and muscle protein breakdown occurs. A post-workout meal should include carbohydrates,…
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During an Ultra Event most people will need somewhere between 600-800mls of water per hour – ideally consuming 200mls every 15-20 mins. This may come from a sports drink mix or plain water – or in most situations a combination…
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Ask a runner what they use for fuel on a long run and you will get a wide variety of answers. Popular choices are sports drinks along with gels, energy bars and energy chews/blocks. Whilst these sports products are designed…
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Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms that people seek help from a health care practitioner. The brain is the first organ to feel low energy production, resulting in exhaustion or fatigue. Energy in the human body is produced…
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Collagen supplements have become extremely popular with athletes in the past year or so. What is it and what is all the fuss about? Nearly 2/3rd of all visits to the physio for sportspersons are due to a musculoskeletal injury.…
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Most runners understand that discipline and consistency in following a training plan will get you to the start line in the best possible shape. What if you applied the same rules to your nutrition? Every decision you make about what…
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Below are 6 tips for fuelling for a marathon – these are important considerations to ensure that you have the best possible race. 1 – Do I need to carb load? For a marathon distance race it is beneficial to “carb…
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Can your diet really help to reduce inflammation? Inflammation is a natural and necessary response to injury in order to heal. How do you reduce inflammation with foods ? When you run, you create micro-tears in your muscles. Then temporary…
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The next superfood has arrived …. Hemp seed benefits are many, they have an excellent nutritional profile, and are a sustainable and affordable source of protein. For a long time the value of hemp seeds as part of a healthy…
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