or Is Vegemite the new super food? Ross Johnston A preliminary study on recovery of competitors after completing the Western States 100 mile (161 km) run (Hoffman et al. 2017) provides some interesting ideas about how diet, specifically riboflavin (vitamin B2), affects post-race recovery. To keep it simple,...
Here we present a precautionary tale of salt and water. We all understand we need to drink to stay alive and we have to maintain the correct fluid levels in our bodies to perform well as athletes; few understand why. This post might just help you...
What to eat and drink when humidity is all around This information is paraphrased from an article written by Rin Cobb, a Sports Dietitian specialising in endurance nutrition and published on the UK-based RunUltra website. Rin provides valuable insights into dealing with nutrition and hydration when...
Weight loss is often a motivation for commencing exercise, or for increasing exercise levels to tune up for a big race or sporting event. Whatever the reason, fad diets are unlikely to be conducive to weight loss while retaining training efficiency (the Nutella pancakes above should not...
I’ve had the privilege of working as a Nutrition Consultant and Accredited Sports Dietitian for some years. During this time I’ve seen countless athletes who have struggled in their chosen sport, due largely to making a number of basic nutrition errors. Once these problems are...
Have you ever suffered from any of the following during training or racing? gastrointestinal distress (diarrhoea, bloating, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting) muscle cramps dehydration or over-hydration fatigue / “hitting the wall” poor sporting performance increased susceptibility to infection inadequate recovery These are just some of the problems that could show up during your...
It's a commonly known fact that hydration plays an integral part in your performance in any activities that you do, especially endurance activities. A reduction in hydration will negatively affect your performance and can also increase risk factors for medical conditions etc. With the increasing availability...
Nutrition Matters Athletes often spend a small fortune on sporting equipment & devote countless hours to rigorous training sessions, but tend to be unaware that getting their nutrition right is equally important. This is especially true with regard to endurance exercise. It is easy to become...
Nutrition Secrets to Optimal Performance Nutrition is a key factor when it comes to optimal performance and Vitargo is a product that every Adventurethoner should be aware of. We will save the scientific evidence for the go brainers till last, but all YOU need to know is that Vitargo’s...
Do Adventurethon & Multisport Endurance athletes need protein in their diets?? Many people know that a carbohydrate is a fast, accessible fuel for an endurance athlete, so this is generally what they will be calling upon during their exercise. It is quite common to see...
