How what you eat can stop you getting hurt. Diet affects performance: this is such a well-researched and documented fact that nothing more need be said on it here. In contrast, there has been relatively little research on whether diet can be a factor in the prevention of sports injuries. Nevertheless, in recent years there... MORE
Boosting Omega-3: Should you consider stepping up your omega-3 intake to improve your mental state? One way to boost omega-3 in your diet would be to eat more fish, and it’s interesting to note that fish-eating people have considerably lower rates of depression, compared to beef- and pork-eating ones. For example, the incidence of depression... MORE
Carbohydrate Snacks: Can you save money, and achieve the same benefits, by making your own? That was precisely the question asked recently by two researchers, Douglas Padden-Jones of the Human Performance Laboratory, Bull State University, Indiana, and David Pearson of the University of Queensland, Australia. They devised an experiment to determine the cost-effectiveness of pre-exercise... MORE
Thiamin: If you rely too much on snacks and convenience foods, you may be short of B1. Vitamin B1, or thiamin, is a crucial vitamin for athletes, as it is necessary for the process of converting carbohydrates into energy. Because of this, the requirement increases the more exercise you take, and the more food you... MORE
The transtheoretical model of behaviour change for improving eating behaviour. Nutritionists, coaches and athletic trainers need to do so much more than just create plans and track progress. As Amanda Carlson explains, they also need to help athletes change their mindset about why and how they do things and then create better behaviours that become... MORE
How to cook an omelette and its nutritional benefits to the athlete There are a lot of good things in Spain – friendly people, a relaxed culture, great scenery and beaches, fantastic weather and, of course, traditional Spanish cuisine (tapas). The beauty of tapas is that most dishes are made from simple and fresh ingredients,... MORE
The difference between every day nutrition and training/recovery nutrition The task of framing the perfect nutrition plan can be a daunting task even for experienced athletes. However, as Amanda Carlson explains, if you break it down into different pieces and understand those individual parts that make the whole, you will discover that creating the perfect... MORE
This bean salad recipe packs a delicious nutritional punch If the ‘S’ word conjures up visions of a bowl of limp lettuce, garnished with cucumber and tomatoes, it’s time to think again. Done right, salads can pack a nutritional punch to meet the demands of the most active sportsmen and women. Even better, they can... MORE
Optimum protein intake levels for athletes and when to take protein to build muscle Article at a glance: The issue of optimum protein intake levels for athletes seeking muscle mass gains is addressed and some of the myths are dispelled; Protein quality and the role of the essential amino acids (particularly leucine) is discussed; The... MORE
The latest triathlon research and best practice findings, covering improving technique, strength and conditioning, and endurance nutrition
The latest findings from running science with practical advice showing you how you can run further and faster whilst staying in peak health
