There are many health benefits of physical activity, including the prevention of chronic diseases and improving longevity. However, the opposite is also true: physical inactivity can result in many ...

In the previous blog we discussed how apps can help to promote healthy behaviours. This blog is not about science, but more about my experiences with an app. Recently I got involved in a project ...

Muscle cramping during exercise is a common problem among athletes that involves sudden, involuntary and painful muscle contraction during or after exercise. The occurrence of cramps is quite ...

Ketone esters have received a lot of attention amongst elite athletes but also in the media. Athletes have used ketones for the fuel they can provide, but there is increasing evidence that ketones act ...

Caffeine is used by many athletes due to its potential as a performance enhancer. There is a substantial amount of scientific evidence to support this. How you get the caffeine into the body can vary.

Caffeine is both a drug and a nutrient. A cup of coffee in the morning is used to wake up a cup in the evening is often used to work or study late. Athletes often use it to improve endurance ...

This blog on the 'Food first' approach outlines the contribution of whole foods and supplements to support health and athletic performance. Many athletes start building their sports nutrition pyramid ...

Muscle density is an independent risk factor for disability and falls in older adults. T he combination of creatine supplementation and resistance training also increases upper- and lower-body ...

There are countless times I have watched sports on TV and commentators provide their insights on the regulation of fuel use. “And then you switch to fat metabolism” is one of the commonly heard catch ...

Ice slush, or slurry, is a very low temperature (0-1 °C) drink made with blended ice and liquids. Although popular as ‘slushies’ and available in various bright colours in places like fairs, arcades ...

Sodium plays a role in fluid balance, absorption of water, regulation of blood pressure and muscle contraction. Sodium, as the principal electrolyte (cation) in the extracellular fluids, serves ...

Not all carbohydrates are equal, some are used more rapidly than others and those are the ones we need for optimal performance (Read more here). Carbohydrate intake even small amounts can improve ...