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How to START hydrated and why that's so important.
Drinking a strong electrolyte drink to optimise your hydration status before long/hot training sessions and events can significantly improve your performance.
Why do athletes suffer from cramp?
Cramping is very common amongst athletes. Here's the latest research on why cramps occur and some practical advice on how to get rid of exercise-related cramp.
Why sodium is crucial to athletes performing at their best
Many athletes understand that replacing the sodium lost when they sweat is important for maintaining performance, but they don't really know why. Here's why...
Are carbohydrates more important than protein for athletes’ recovery?
Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explains how to use carbohydrates as part of an effective recovery strategy after exercise...
How a pro athlete uses carbs to optimise recovery
Pro triathlete Dougal Allan explains how he optimises his recovery by optimising his post-exercise carbohydrate intake...
How to use caffeine BEFORE exercise
Sports Scientist Maddy Warmer explains how to use caffeine during the days and hours leading into big training sessions and races...
How much caffeine should you use DURING training and races?
Andy Blow identifies the optimal timings and dosage of caffeine intake for athletes taking part in events of different durations.
Should you use caffeine as part of your fueling strategy?
Caffeine affects individuals in different ways, so Sports Scientist Abby Coleman has explained how to work out whether you should be using caffeine during your training and races...
How skin cancer affected a world champion triathlete
Amateur IRONMAN 70.3 IRONMAN Championships winner Georgie Rutherford shares her experience of skin cancer and explains how her diagnosis has affected athletic career...
How a pro footballer is using stronger electrolytes to win her battle with POTS
Charlton Athletic FC's goalkeeper Sophie Hillyerd explains how PH 1500 has helped her battle the symptoms of Post Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Why (and how) endurance athletes should protect their skin
LifeJacket Skin Protection's Billy Boulos explains how endurance athletes can protect their skin from UV rays when training and racing...
How much carbohydrate do athletes need in their day-to-day-diet?
Performance Nutritionist Scott Tindal explains how much carbohydrate athletes should be aiming to consume in their day-to-day diet...
Damned lies and statistics: What can sports science teach you about performance?
How do you make real-world conclusions from sports science research? Dr Bryce Dyer explains...
How to train smarter as you get older
Pro athlete Dougal Allan shares the advice that he'd give to a younger version of himself...
Hydration and fueling recommendations for Pickleball
This blog includes hydration and fueling recommendations for pickleball players before, during and after matches.