During strength training, the range of motion (ROM) achieved during movements can influence muscular adaptations. Over recent years,...

Ever struggled to walk down the stairs after leg day? Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is commonly experienced after strength...

Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) have gained popularity among regular gym-goers, bodybuilders and athletes. In 2022, the BCAA...

Many women report cravings before and during their period, especially for sweet, sugary foods. Here we explore the potential reasons for...

Ever wondered why you're eating more food before your period? We explore how the flactuation of hormones during the menstrual cycle...

Sports science research has long been undertaken with male participants and findings generalised to females. However, we know there are...

Carb loading is an effective strategy to improve performance in endurance events/races. Some people often think carb loading means eating...

There is no single food or supplement that can lead to weight loss. Whilst you may see initial weight loss from diets which drastically...

You may have seen workouts and exercises promoted as fat burning. Even certain machines at gyms suggest workouts in fat-burning zones....

You may know that what we eat and drink can affect our heart, liver and other organs. However, did you know that our diet can also...

1. Plan ahead Use the weekends to plan your meals for the week. Note down what meals you plan to have and create a list of ingredients...

During exercise, your body uses up it’s energy stores, whilst muscle tissue also becomes damaged and breaks down. You will likely also...

Carbohydrates are our body's main and preferred source of energy for exercise. But, is it necessary to eat something during your...

What we eat before a workout or training session can have significant impact on performance during your session. The wrong foods,...

Many people often enjoy alcoholic beverages throughout the week, over the weekend and/or on special occasions. Regularly drinking alcohol...

Nutrition labels are a great tool to compare nutrition profiles of food and drinks. By law, the majority of pre-packaged products provide...

With our long working days and busy schedules, it's easy for days to pass by without doing any physical activity. Exercise has many...

There have been many reports suggesting foods which can boost the immune system or prevent Covid-19. As a novel virus, there is currently...

There has been widespread media concern on the link between artificial sweeteners and cancer. Here we break down the evidence behind the...

Many of you may be aware of the link between salt and health. Dietary salt is the main source of sodium and chloride ions, which are...