Chris Lowe Nutrition
It’s the study we’ve all been waiting for. Can we drink beer every day for lunch and dinner whilst maximising gains? Well, as it turns out, there’s been a study… Molina-Hidalgo et al (2020) conducted a 10-week study to assess the impact of daily alcohol consumption on 83 healthy individuals (non-athletes) participating in HIIT training. … Read more
It’s pretty evident that multi-day running events are increasing in popularity. With this heightened physiological and psychological demand, there’s a need to identify the runners ‘fatigue factors’ and therefore programme strategies to overcome them in order to successfully complete these challenges. The fatigue factors attributed to a decline in performance are; dehydration, hyperthermia, carbohydrate depletion, … Read more
It’s been incredibly well established that consuming carbohydrates are fundamental for maximising performance at medium to higher intensities. Whilst we think of daily carbohydrate intakes first, we also need to consider carbohydrate ingestion during exercise, specifically long(er) duration based endurance work. There’s also been a plethora of research establishing how many grams of carbohydrates you … Read more
Today, we look at a novel way to stay cool, even when it’s hot. It’s very evident that athletes experience heightened physiological and psychological strain when training or competing in the heat. This increased strain on the body often results in poorer performances on the field, track or road. Menthol is a compound that imparts … Read more