Fat. The Ironman turbo fuel!
Fat is an important fuel substrate of which the body always maintains a relatively large reserve in its stores. A single molecule of fat fully…
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Weight Management for High Energy Athletes
Weight management is a concern which the majority of athletes will experience at some stage of their career. It is particularly tricky to manage for…
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Iron and Endurance Performance
Iron is perhaps one of the most important nutrients when it comes to performance. This is due to it’s role in transporting oxygen through the…
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What you need to know about staying hydrated!
We have all heard the importance of hydration. We have all been told how important it is to stay hydrated in order to perform optimally.…
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Warning signs of over reaching.
Dealing with a large number of athletes shows a huge amount of variation and diversity. Lifestyle and physiological factors are totally different from one athlete…
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Fats and sports performance
The last category within the macronutrient group is that of ‘fats’, a broad term used to describe a wide range of foods including meats, dairy,…
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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…
