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 ...

Sugar is often labelled as being “bad” for health. Some headlines claim sugar causes obesity, as well as cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death. In contrast, sugars are labelled as “good” ...

Many athletes have experienced muscle cramping during or after exercise, at some point in their sporting career. It is difficult to assess how many athletes suffer from muscle cramps, as some athletes ...

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 ...

Sodium plays several essential roles during exercise. Firstly, sodium plays a crucial role in water balance. It does this due to its effect on osmolality of the extracellular fluid (fluid in the ...

Early studies into the delivery of caffeine in chewing gum were conducted with a military purpose. The military use caffeine to stay awake, improve alertness, mood and performance. All of these ...

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 ...

We have probably all read how, if you sweat heavily and you see white salty marks on your clothing or skin, you are a “salty sweater” - a person who loses a lot of salt during exercise. Those ...

The studies by David Costill in the late 1970s (2) showed that caffeine can increase the mobilisation of fatty acids from their stores. Fat is stored in several tissues but mostly in adipose tissues.

Increased intake of high-sodium foods on a regular basis increases your blood pressure. If blood pressure is chronically high this puts a strain on your cardiovascular system, which can eventually ...

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 ...