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Health and Nutrition Science Communication Officer at Training121

Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH

Are Sports Drinks Worth the Money?

With millions in marketing campaigns, sports drink giants like Lucozade Sport and Gatorade have made a name for themselves as...

Why You Should Take Creatine

Creatine is a very common supplement, and for good reason. We explain why you should take it by discussing how it works, what type of...

Pros & Cons of Protein Powders

Protein powders are very common among athletes. But how common something is doesn’t tell us anything about its merits. In this article,...

Alcohol and Athletic Performance

While everyone can probably agree that alcohol is not good for athletic performance, how exactly does it impact it? Football culture is...

Study Breakdown: SWAP-MEAT Athlete Study

Athletes are often afraid that their performance will suffer when eating plant-based. Is this the case? Here, we dissect a new paper...

Fuelling During Tournament Football

As the world’s best countries kick off the 22nd FIFA World Cup, we thought it may be informative to dig into how the best players should...

Amenorrhoea: The Red Flag

As a female athlete, it is not uncommon to miss your period. Here, we discuss why this is a red flag, why it should be taken very...

Protein and Performance

Protein is the building block of muscle, so naturally, it’s an important part of an athlete’s diet. In this article, we’ll disclose why...

Caffeine: A Performance-Enhancing Substance

When it comes to supplements, not many beat caffeine for improving exercise performance. In this article, we give you the lowdown on...

Hydration and Exercise Performance

A necessary component of fuelling well is hydrating well. Because this is important for athletic performance, this article will get you...

Nutrition for the Female Athlete

Recognising that nutritional needs can differ by sex, in this article, we shed light on some important nutritional factors that all...

How to Fuel for Success: Recommendations for Before, During, and After Exercise

In the third and final edition of our 'Carbohydrates and Performance' series, we arm you with the best practices for pre-, intra-, and...

Nailing your Carbohydrate Intake to Maximise Performance

If you read last week’s post, you know carbohydrates are crucial for athletic performance. Knowledge of the why, however, is nothing...

Carbohydrates: the Optimal Fuel for Athletic Performance

If carbohydrates are not the foundation of your diet, you’re leaving a lot on the table. Here’s why. Our Bodies Run Best on Carbohydrates...