Recovery, Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Athletes
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How to Prevent Golf Injuries: Science-Backed Tips to...
Golf is often seen as a leisurely sport, but don’t let its calm pace fool you. The repetitive swings, long walks across the course, and intense focus required can put significant strain on your body. From weekend golfers to seasoned players, golfers of all levels face the risk of injury...
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Under the Skin of Swimming
By Professor Greg Whyte OBE Swimming’s a brilliant form of exercise. It’s full-body, low impact, and great for your fitness. But like any sport, it comes with its own set of demands. That means looking after yourself not just in the water, but out of it too. Why Recovery and...
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Why Are ACL Injuries So Prevalent in Women’s Football?
Why Are ACL Injuries So Common in Women?ACL injuries often occur in sports that demand quick changes in direction, sudden stops, and high impact landings like football, rugby, basketball, and volleyball. But when it comes to female athletes, several unique factors increase the risk.
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Why Collagen Is a Game-Changer for Sports Injuries
Struggling with joint pain or slow recovery after injury?Discover how daily collagen supplements are helping athletes bounce back faster, reduce pain, and protect their joints long term. Backed by science and used by pros, collagen could be the missing piece in your recovery game plan.
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How to Optimise Recovery Nutrition: Protein, Carbs, ...
Recovery nutrition is more than just protein shakes, it's a vital part of any athlete’s performance strategy. Learn how the right mix of macronutrients, micronutrients, and supplements can accelerate muscle repair, reduce fatigue, and support overall recovery.
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Best Protein Powder UK: Why U Perform Was Named Best...
Discover why U Perform Active Whey and Collagen Protein was named Best Overall Protein Powder UK 2025 by The Independent. Backed by science and trusted by athletes, it’s the best protein powder for recovery, strength, and real-life results.
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In the event of a sports injury call the POLICE
Don't Panic, Call the POLICE! (Not Really, But Read On...) Hey there, athletes! We've all been there – that sickening moment during a game when a pain shoots through your body and you know something's wrong. Before you reach for your phone to dial 999 (it's not those kinds of...
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Your Recovery Toolkit
We see it time and time again, athletes and fitness enthusiasts training like champions, but neglecting their recovery. A sure-fire way to compromise your training gains if you ask me. But I get it, when you are not a professional athlete, it can be hard enough to fit in exercise...
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Sports tech that will make you faster
Have you ever seen an ad for a new bit of sports kit that boasts simply incredible gains, so much so that you couldn’t help but grab it faster than triathlete takes off a wetsuit. Yeah, we have too! But with so many brands and products out there, it’s becoming...
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Will AI improve sports performance?
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ve probably heard of a little something called AI or Artificial Intelligence. It’s arrival spells doom for humanity as we inevitably become obsolete to machines with far greater capacity to process data than we ever can. Joking...
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