Water is an essential constituent of the human body as it makes up approximately 60% of its whole composition. All cells, organs and tissues are primarily comprised of water, making it vital for the correct function of all physiological processes in the body. The deficiency of water in the body is called dehydration. Dehydration will […]
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Rugby is a physically demanding sport that requires players to have high levels of muscle mass and low fat levels in body. Rugby players come in a variety of different shapes and sizes specific to their position, therefore training and nutritional timing must be tailored to each player. Playing position, total body weight and body
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Curious to know if caffeine can act as a diuretic? I’ll answer this question in this article and discuss potential caffeine consumption benefits and risks. Caffeine is a naturally occurring chemical found in certain plants including cocoa beans, kola nuts, yerba maté, guarana, and the world’s most beloved tea leaves & coffee beans.Coffee & tea
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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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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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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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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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