As part of our Healthy Lifestyle Challenge, participants strive to include 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables each day. So what exactly is a serve?
We talk about periodising nutrition all the time, but WHAT the heck is it?
And HOW do you do it?Â
Nutrition Periodisation is the use of planned nutritional strategies aimed at maximising the results from specific training sessions to improve performance (1). It is just like having a training plan ...
Feeling sad, moody or a bit low? We all do from time to time. Did you know your gut can have a role in your mental health?
A number of studies have confirmed a close link between our gut bacteria and our brain; ever heard of the gut-brain axis? The gut microbiota (bacteria) greatly impacts our brai...
Are you the type of runner that knows exactly where every public toilet is along your route?
Donât worry â youâre not alone! 30-50% of athletes regularly suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) problems while exercising (1).
Far too common among endurance athletes, GI symptoms ...
We have the absolute pleasure of running regularly with Pat right here in Brisbane.
He makes running look just so easy! We could only dream of running even half as fast or as efficiently as this Swiss machine!
Quite the competitor, Pat has a long list of achievements in the...
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in our body. In fact, without calcium we wouldnât be able to stand or eat as 99% of our calcium is in our bones and teeth!
A small amount of calcium is also dissolved in the blood and is essential for our heart, muscles, blood and nerves. In fact, every...
Dave aka Bangar can do it all. From indoor rowing to rugby, surf swimming, pool swimming and running, what canât you do well Dave? Just quietly he holds the title for the No. 1 ranked Indoor Rower for the half marathon IN THE WORLD!
Daveâs next focus is on smashing his Gold Coast...
An all-round LEGEND, Bec is one of our longest-standing clients! She even has an original meal plan with our old logo on it â sorry about that Bec đ From humble beginnings as a triathlete 3 years ago, sheâs gearing up to race Cairns IRON(Wo)MAN this weekend. Good luck Bec! Youâre g...
We look at the latest evidence on what cramps are, why we get them, how to prevent them and how pickle juice may be able to help.
Ah cramps! They make me nervous just thinking about them! Most of us have had one at some point or another but what are they exactly?
A cramp i...
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Schools are backâŚâPhew!â I hear you say⌠Kids are kept busy for the term and parents can find their sanity again.
With back to school also comes the challenge of school lunches. They can be fun for the first week or two and then boredom sets in for both parents and kids alike. Here are a few tip...
As the Turmeric latte surges to the front of the trend list, what is it about this spice thatâs causing all the hype? We take a look at what it is, the potential benefits and how to include it in your diet.Â
Turmeric is a golden yellow spice that has been used for centuries in Indian...
Sports Supplements are everywhere! Â I struggle to keep up with the latest products on the market with new brands popping up every week. As many athletes search for that âmagic bulletâ, sports supplements have become a multi-billion dollar industry. In fact, a recent study found that 40-70% of athlet...
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