Protein is present in every cell of the body and is important for helping to build and repair tissues. It’s also used to make enzy...

If you exercise hard enough you will start to sweat, which is your body’s way of cooling itself, and it is not unusual to lose a litre...

Supplements are used by athletes, bodybuilders and sports men and women to boost their strength, performance and recovery, and are...

According to recent statistics from the NHS Information Centre for Health and Social Care, 32% of men and 33% of women said they were...

There are two key forms of carbohydrates – starchy or complex, and simple sugars. Simple sugars are carbohydrates which are found in ...

As an applied sports psychologist, I am constantly asked by parents for the best sports advice they can give to their child. Wit...

The 10K is a fantastic race distance that challenges your endurance and speed. At double the distance of the more introductory 5K, it...

Ask two runners if they think a 5K or a half marathon is harder and you'll get two different answers. Some runners can cruise a...

 Are you a new runner and wondering what should you eat when you run? With so much information in the news and magazines it can certai...

The day-to-day diet and eating habits of individuals who frequently train or participate in sport is very important in terms of pe...