Diet and Training Endurance athletes vary tremendously in their energy needs, depending on their size, gender, and the sport they engage in. No magic formula or foods exists, but all athletes can benefit from taking a closer look at the quantity and blend of carbohydrates, fat , protein in their […]

Start of your plan and Lifestyle Change The diet plan enclosed should provide you with a good base to use which will enable you to structure your eating habits. The meals and food choices have been based on the information you have provided. Energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat intake have […]

Massage involves the kneading, pressing and manipulation of surface muscles, as well as deeper muscles, tendons and ligaments. Most massages involve using the hands to knead muscles, though other techniques are used, and can have great benefits, such as enhancing function, easing tension, increasing joint flexibility and circulation, reducing cramping […]

Aqua therapy is a form of physical therapy that is performed in water, using the resistance of the water rather than weights. Aqua therapy is usually employed to help the healing process of joint or muscle problems, which are common in athletes. The buoyancy or non-weight bearing element of aqua […]

Rest, which by nature triathletes in particular are inherently bad at, is an integral part of the healing process. This is when the body heals itself and gets stronger, whether you are taking a day or a few weeks off from working out or reducing the intensity or volume of […]

Weight loss is a growing trend and a booming industry as more and more people seek to lose a few pounds or try to achieve their idea ‘perfect’ body. It is important to maintain a healthy weight and body mass index; however this should not be done through crash diets […]

Managing your weight and eating a balanced diet will contribute to your overall well being by helping your body to become healthier in every way, by improving digestion, metabolism, concentration and more. Even though it may not feel like it when you have to cut down on your favourite snacks […]

These days everyone is becoming much more aware of what is actually in our food and its nutritional value and most people are used to seeing the amount of fat, sugar, fibre and salt etc listed on the back of a product along with the ingredients. Other types of food […]

In addition to making sure your body is receiving all the vitamins and nutrients it needs, it is extremely important to make sure that you are properly hydrated. Your body is made up of almost two-thirds water and the fluid helps with transporting nutrients around the body, controlling your temperature, […]

Eating healthily and maintaining a balanced diet is important no matter what kind of lifestyle you lead. You may have noticed an increase in healthy eating and activity initiatives by the government and other organisations in recent months and this is because over the last eight years, obesity has risen […]