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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

The Benefits of Meal Replacement Shakes

Whole food purists might be tempted to view meal replacement shakes negatively because they’re processed, and not ‘real’ food. But the...

Morning Coffee: Afternoon Crash?

There’s a common belief that drinking coffee first thing in the morning, as opposed to waiting one-to-two hours, will lead to an...

Does Beta-Alanine Improve Exercise Performance?

Beta-alanine is a core component of many pre-workout supplements, and is marketed to improve exercise performance. But is this true? And...

Should You Use Electrolytes?

When we exercise, we lose electrolytes in our sweat. But does this mean we need to take electrolyte supplements? Introduction As you’ll...

Top 3 Supplements for Exercise Performance

There are tons of supplements on the market, but which are the most effective? In this article, we give you our top three...

Does PRIME Live up to the Hype?

Launched by mega-famous YouTubers-turned-boxers, Logan Paul and KSI, PRIME has taken the sports drink world by storm. But is it any use...

The Biggest Problem With Sports Supplements

While certain sports supplements can provide an edge for performance, there’s one major issue with sports supplements that you ought to...

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...

Nutrition for Optimal Muscle Growth

It’s the summer, which means that it’s the off-season for footballers. This is a good time to add muscle size and strength, so let’s...

The Big Picture in Sports Nutrition

So far this month we have explained how different sports nutrition supplements can support exercise performance. In this article, we give...

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,...

Should I Be Taking a Multivitamin?

Multivitamins are a very common supplement, taken by people of all ages and backgrounds. But are they doing anything for our health?...

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...