Meal timing and frequency
We were asked by a reader to discuss meal timing and frequency, the pros cons of different strategies. There is no one definitive answer to…
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Will bulking up slow me down? Not if you do it right!
This is a dilemma faced by many athletes in many sports. The debate relates to an increase in body mass and its impact on the…
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Protein and training
Introduction In the past couple of years, there has been a complete shift in Irish people’s attitudes towards sports supplements along with a noticeable surge…
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Supplementation and sports
The supplement industry is massive. It has also become a major component of the fitness industry. It can also be a very misleading source of…
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Bang for your buck: Girls new to the gym
This article was a request from a close friend who wanted simple advice for a girl starting out in the gym. No fashion or beauty…
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The Importance of Carbohydrate Consumption
One of the main questions I get asked from friends, family and sports enthusiasts is how much should an individual be eating before training and…
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Joining the Hamilton Sport team, Nutritionist Christina Higgins!
Hi my name is Christina Higgins and I am a recently qualified Nutritionist after studying Human Nutrition in University College Dublin. I first studied BESS…
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The importance of weight training in-season!
In the professional era of sport the competitive season has become longer and athletes get very little rest. The modern athlete is not comparable physically…
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How Muscle can help you burn fat!
This article is geared a little more towards female training but equally applies to men. Traditional weight training is linked with the development of bulky…
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Complexes for fat burning!
There are many solutions for burning fat. The general theory is the energy balance, in the form of calories in, calories out. An energy or…
