Recovery, Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Athletes
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Debunking diet myths
Every day people search the internet for the latest, fastest, best diet… and everyday people are uploading diets labeled the latest, fastest, best! The weight loss industry is worth £ billions, so it’s no surprise that there are hundreds and thousands of diets to choose from. With so many diets...
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Are all protein sources the same?
In order to answer this question we must first understand more about protein and the various protein compounds that make up proteins. Protein plays a major role in our bodies. It provides the structure of our muscles, bone, skin, and tissues, as well as the power to fuel the...
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Fasted Cardio When/Why?
Fasted Cardio When/Why (The Do’s & Don’ts) Fasted cardio is a fat burning and weightless tool that has been used by many for years but what is it and why should you consider doing it? Fasted cardio is exactly as it says, cardio that is performed while your body is...
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Self-care at home
Self-care is an important part of any fitness regime but we often don’t give it as much attention as it needs. The majority of people who are into fitness do it for vanity reasons and having more flexible hamstrings or being able to move comfortably isn’t as important as how...
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Should you train when you are ill?
This is a question I get asked a lot as a trainer. When a client is feeling unwell they often want to train but are not sure whether they should or not. There are so many variables that this will depend on as we will explore below. With the current...
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When to workout whilst intermittent fasting
When intermittent fasting the question of when to train around meal times is a big one and there are a lot of factors that it depends upon. Everyone will have a different piece of advice for you but here are a few things you should consider. What times do you...
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High Protein Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream
This is another one of our quick and easy, tasty treats that you are going to love. All you need is a food blender, there is no need for an ice cream maker, so why not get the children involved in making this quick and easy ice cream. They will...
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Good Fats vs Bad Fats
For many years, FAT was almost a swear word… with fitness guru’s and food companies telling us that low-fat was the way forward. But the truth is that the shift didn't make us healthier, probably because we cut back on healthy fats as well as harmful ones. There are many...
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What is the glycaemic index (GI)?
The glycaemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates and shows us how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when that food is eaten on its own. Dr. David Jenkins originally created the GI to rank carbohydrates for people with diabetes. Instead of categorising...
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How to fuel your 5km run.
You’ve completed the ‘U to Running’, 8 week 5km training program written by Professor Greg Whyte OBE – Click Here to download the plan for FREE – and you’re ready to go and run your first 5km… but what should you eat? Never underestimate the power of good nutrition. The...
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