carbohydrates · 1 min read
Fuelling Long Sessions: Hydration for Endurance Training
Once sessions stretch past an hour, water alone stops being enough. How to combine fluids, electrolytes and carbohydrates for the long haul.
Nutrition Tips
Buying guides and explainers, written or reviewed by a qualified nutritionist.
beauty · 1 min read
Collagen and Skin: What the Evidence Actually Says
Beyond the marketing gloss, collagen peptides have accumulated genuinely interesting research. A measured look at what to expect.
caffeine · 1 min read
Caffeine: How Much Is Too Much?
Coffee, pre-workout, fat burners — caffeine adds up faster than you think. Here's how to enjoy the benefits without the jitters.
digestion · 1 min read
Fibre and Gut Health: The Quiet Foundation of Good Nutrition
Most UK adults eat barely two-thirds of the recommended fibre. Here's why it matters for training, appetite and overall health.
magnesium · 1 min read
Magnesium: The Overlooked Mineral for Training and Sleep
Involved in over 300 processes in the body, magnesium quietly underpins energy, muscle function and rest — yet intakes commonly run low.
immunity · 1 min read
Vitamin D in the UK: Why Most of Us Fall Short
From October to March, UK sunlight simply isn't strong enough for vitamin D production. Here's what that means and what to do...
electrolytes · 1 min read
Five Signs You May Need More Electrolytes
Cramps, headaches and that mid-afternoon slump can all point to more than tiredness. Five everyday signs your fluid balance needs attention.
creatine · 1 min read
Creatine Timing: Three Myths Worth Retiring
Before training? After? With juice? Here's what actually matters when you take creatine — and the three myths you can safely ignore.
nutrition · 1 min read
What to Eat Before and After Training
Simple pre- and post-workout nutrition that works in real life — and the truth about the so-called anabolic window.
muscle · 1 min read
How Much Protein Do You Actually Need Per Day?
Forget the extremes — here's what current sports nutrition research says about daily protein targets, with practical ways to hit yours.
