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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What are ‘good’ fats and oils? The term ‘good fats’ can be somewhat misinterpreted and therefore people may eliminate certain dietary fatty acids from their diet which may not be considered ‘good’, but do actually play an important role in the human body. One example of this is saturated fat. This stems from the belief
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It was in the 1960’s when dietary carbohydrates were discovered as the major energy source to fuel exercise by being stored in the muscles as glycogen. Muscle glycogen content is linked to endurance performance and starting with lower concentrations results in premature fatigue, therefore nutritional strategies to increase muscle and liver glycogen before competition are
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Water is an essential constituent of the human body, making up approximately 60% of its whole composition. The deficiency of water in the body is called dehydration. Dehydration will result in a dip in physical and mental performance for any athlete. Because of this, hydration effects on sports performance isn’t to be overlooked. All cells,
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Are you training for a marathon and looking for ways to optimise your diet? Your diet plays a critical role in performance and endurance during long-distance running. This article will guide you to enhance your optimal performance leading to athlete status. Training for a marathon requires a lot of commitment and determination. It is one
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Now that you’re fully prepared for the marathon after maximising your body’s internal carbohydrate stores and hydration levels, this third and final blog of the series will outline the last minute touches to complete your race day nutrition strategy. So, what to eat during a marathon? The time during the postprandial period (between your pre-race
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Glutamine is a naturally occurring nonessential amino acid meaning that the body can produce its own and is abundantly stored in skeletal muscle and blood. Glutamine plays a vital role in immune and intestinal health, glucose formation, acid-base regulation and acts as a precursor of nucleotides which are the building blocks of DNA formation [1].
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It’s a Saturday morning and my brother is getting ready for a 10km run in preparation for an upcoming race. My sister is going out for a light run as she wants to lose a few pounds. They both eat the same pre workout breakfast consisting of cereal and fruit juice because they want to have
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Everyone loves Christmas because it’s an opportunity to let your hair down, spend time with friends and family, eat great tasting food and enjoy a drink or two!
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