You’re eating healthier, exercising more, drinking less, and generally feeling a lot better in yourself. The New Year is a great time to change your lifestyle for the better, and you may even find that you’re better off financially! But what else can you change about what you were doing previously that will make you […]
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Detoxes & juice diets are popular dieting strategies that are advocated to cleanse, detoxify, recharge, or “fat-flush” your body by eliminating dangerous toxins and impurities from the body. This is an attractive solution for individuals looking for a quick fix to improve body composition and health by rapidly burning unwanted body fat. However, the reason
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One of the biggest dietary challenges is selecting your carbohydrate intake based on your lifestyle and training requirements. This article gives tips on carbohydrate recommendations for athletes and offers smart swaps when you’re craving something naughty! At the end of this article, you will know how to fuel your training based on the demands of
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Did you know that the foods you eat after a workout can be just as important as the workout itself? This article will discuss muscle recovery foods to stay fit and healthy for optimal performance. After a long, intense training session your body has been stressed so much that muscles are damaged and your energy
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For anyone who exercises regularly or is a competitive athlete, the reality is that you will experience some form of injury in your life. It’s not until the onset of injury that people think it will happen to them, but unfortunately, it does. Strategies for preventing injury include diet, hydration, sleep, cold-water immersion and prehabilitation
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Periods of inactivity and immobilization that are caused by injury and corrective surgery may result in significant losses in muscle mass, strength, and function. Depending on the severity of an injury, sport and physical activity participation are reduced or completely restricted, therefore limiting the anabolic stimulus of exercise to support protein synthesis. Therefore certain alterations to
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After months of training, race day is finally here. You’ve put so much time and effort into your training, the last thing you want is to be unhappy with your performance when it matters most. To avoid being unhappy with your performance, you must know what to eat before a 10K race and what the
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Fuelling your body with the right energy and endurance supplements is crucial for maximising your performance as an endurance athlete. While it’s important to follow a well-structured nutrition plan that already includes sufficient carbohydrates, protein, and hydration, there are specific foods that can further enhance your performance and stamina. It is important to note that
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Goal setting in sports is a vital part of every athlete’s training plan to enhance motivation and overall performance outcomes. Goal setting for athletes varies from athlete to athlete and will likely change throughout the year to suit a particular season. “Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.” – Bo Jackson.
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