3rd December 2015 Isn’t it ironic that just as MPs debate the evils of sugar during Sugar Awareness Week, a new study turns up in the scientific press demonstrating the performance-enhancing benefits of sugar for athletes. This new research shows that that stirring sugar into your water bottle is just as good at fighting fatigue…
13th October 2015 One of the most common questions I get asked is about pre-workout nutrition and meal timing before a workout. How long before a workout should you eat to get the most benefit? Here’s my advice… The timing of your food before a workout can make a big difference to how you feel…
26th August 2015 I am sceptical about sports supplements – most have little solid evidence to back their claims – but I must admit to being more than a little intrigued by the new generation of food-based performance-enhancing supplements. I wrote in a recent post how antioxidant supplements (namely vitamins C and E) can…
10th August 2015 Swig a protein drink after your workout? And another one mid-morning to boost muscle growth? Then again before bedtime to ensure your muscles continue growing while you sleep? Well, you’re not alone. More and more men are gearing up their use of protein drinks and other legal bodybuilding supplements in their quest…
9th June 2015 Many people take supplements to improve recovery after exercise but new research suggests this could be, at best, a waste of time or, worse, actually hinder the recovery process. Here’s why: The theory The traditional theory, the so-called antioxidant-exercise hypothesis, suggests that intense exercise produces high levels of free radicals, or reactive…
Updated 20th April 2016 What you eat and drink the day before the marathon as well as on the day can have a big effect on your performance. You’ll be burning approximately 2,600 calories over the course so consuming the right foods, avoiding dehydration and getting the timing right are all-important when it comes to…
27th February 2015 Could you be a cheat (without knowing)? The recent doping scandal in swimming involving Olympic medallist Park Tae-Hwan should serve as a warning to all athletes. As should the case of Welsh rugby player Lee Evans. Both were tested positive after taking supplements. It seems the biggest problem facing top athletes at…
11th February 2015 Yesterday’s row between nutrition experts over a report criticising dietary fat guidelines (it argued that dietary fat advice given to the nation was based on flimsy evidence and should not have been introduced) has thrown some timely nutrition arguments into the public arena. Should we continue advising the public to cut fat…
4th January 2015 After a workout, good nutrition habits help your body to adapt to the stress imposed by exercise, so you can become fitter, stronger and faster. Whether you’re exercising to improve performance or build muscle, here are 5 nutritional strategies you should build into your training programme. Eat the correct amount of carbs…
