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...

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

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

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

A good diet can help you get the best fitness and sport results. Sports nutritionist and registered dietitian Wendy Martinson shares ...

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...

Have you ever started a marathon too fast, running the second half slower than the first? You're not alone. Nearly every runner has...

If you are doing a lot of exercise or training each day then it goes without saying that your body will need more energy than it w...