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The Training121 Blog aims to be a beacon of clarity amidst the often confusing online health and nutrition space. While a lot of our articles focus on nutrition, the blog spans a range of topics, including exercise, sleep, and behaviour change. We craft our articles to be easy to understand, to be useful, and to impart a critical thinking mindset to the reader. Best of all, our articles are free to read and always will be. Join our mailing list below to stay informed and never miss out on valuable insights.

Health and Nutrition Science Communication Officer at Training121

Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH

Hot vs. Cold Baths for Muscle Recovery

It seems like everyone and their mother is talking about the benefits of ice baths, while hot baths don’t get much attention. However, a...

Can You Get Rid of a 'Stitch'?

We’ve all likely experienced that pain in our abdomen when exercising, known as a ‘stitch’. But what exactly are stitches, and can we do...

Cooling the Hype on Post-Workout Ice Baths

Ice baths are very popular in the health and fitness space; however, new research suggests that they may be detrimental for muscle...

How to Change Your Behaviour

Human behaviour is complex and difficult to alter. But with a thorough understanding of it, you’ll be well equipped to make lasting...

High vs. Low Reps: What's Best for Muscle Growth?

Traditionally, the 8–12 repetition range has been suggested to be the ‘sweet spot’ for making muscle gains. This notion has been...

The Benefits of Getting Outdoors

To celebrate HER Outdoors Week, in this week’s article, we give you an insight into the many benefits of getting outdoors—including some...

The Performance-Enhancing Effects of Beetroot Juice

Have you heard that beetroot juice can improve performance? In this article, we tell you how it does and how much you need to take to see...

When NOT to Train

While commitment and mental toughness are characteristics of high performers, sometimes these traits can have a negative impact on...

The Off-Season: A Window of Opportunity

The off-season period is a time to rest and recover, but also to rebuild for the coming season. Don’t let it pass you by. Introduction...

Morning vs. Evening Exercise for Weight Loss

In this article, we discuss a recent randomised controlled trial published in the journal “Obesity” that compared the effect of morning...

The Toll of Extra Time

Just how much does that extra 30 minutes affect you? We discuss two recent trials that attempted to answer that question. When it comes...

Turn Intentions Into Actions

To kick off the new year, let’s talk about how strategic action plans—or implementation intentions—can help turn your good intentions...