So long as the dietary fundamentals are in place, the use of sports supplements such as carbohydrate drinks and gels, protein and caffeine can play an important role in boosting performance and aiding recovery.
In this section, you’ll find the most up-to-date scientific information on when to consider supplementation, and how this should fit into an overall dietary plan.”
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Supplements, Weight management
The worst thing that can happen when experimenting with new sports supplements is to discover that they don’t work – right? Wrong. Andrew Hamilton explains why some supplements could leave you with more than a hole in your wallet… MORE
in Email Newsletters, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Recovery strategies, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
in Email Newsletters, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Muscles and tendons, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Overuse injuries, Recovery nutrition, Supplements
Older athletes are likely to recover more slowly and suffer more inflammation-related aches and pains. With that in mind, Andrew Hamilton looks at exciting new research on natural plant extracts that can combat inflammation, accelerate recovery and reduce stiffness MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Recovery strategies, Supplements, Weight management
The importance of post-exercise recovery cannot be overstated. If you can recover faster, you can train harder again sooner. And over time, this means getting bigger fitness gains, and with less chance of illness or injury. In recent years, sports nutritionists have come to understand that as well as carbohydrate and fluid, post-exercise protein is... MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton explains what the placebo effect is and why it matters in sports nutrition MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Supplements
Unlike many sports supplements on the market, caffeine has been rigorously tested and proven to improve endurance performance – especially during longer events. By stimulating the central nervous system, caffeine can fight fatigue, which helps maintain performance during the later stages of exercise. In recent years, caffeine has been further investigated, and studies suggest that... MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems. Developed more than 3,000 years ago in the region of Asia that we now know as India, Ayurvedic medicine is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Cynics among you might assume... 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
