Chris Lowe Nutrition
Chris Lowe 
Todayβs post is inspired by a recent insta poll regarding how much sleep youβre getting every night. Apparently, 68% of you are shafting yourselves by not getting enoughβ¦ If you think about it, sleep takes up roughly 1/3rd of our lives, yet we completely overlook its importance. For optimal health and performance, we canβt over-prioritise … Read more
Today we answer the question; πͺππ πππππππππ ππππππ ππππ π πππππππ ππππππ πππππππ π πππππ π ππππ? In short, yes! There are several possibilities where inadequate nutrition can impact mental performance, characterized as; increased perceived exertion (RPE), or loss of skills and cognitive abilities. These possibilities are centered on brain function and the central nervous system (CNS)… … Read more
Today, weβre going to investigate whether ingesting beetroot can add 19% to your bench press. If youβre unfamiliar with this claim, it was stated on the Netflix documentary βGame Changersβ that this is possibleβ¦ Well, in shortβ¦yes and no. When we think of this statement, we think that it can add slabs of beef onto … Read more
In the world of modern day sports nutrition, thereβs much debate and confusion surrounding topics looking to enhance performance. That being said, two certainties exist that I hope we can all agree on; 1) You should always follow a food first approach and not prioritise supplements.2) Carbohydrates drive exercise performance and are rate limiting to … Read more
Today, weβre looking at a new cure for the shocking pain in the ass that is known asβ¦the exercise induced muscle cramp. Without delving into a huge amount of detail, the occurrence of muscle cramps during exercise is often associated with poor hydration or electrolyte imbalance. I remember back in the day when the red … Read more
Today weβre asking the age old question; βHow much of a calories surplus do I need to build muscle optimally?β This FAQ is down to many wanting to find that magical βsweet spotβ of maximising muscle gain without the unwanted fat Before giving you the recommendations, we first need to know where these extra calories … Read more
Today, weβre taking a trip down to the nearest coffee shop and seeing how super high amounts of caffeine is beneficial to recovery from training, games or events. Now, just because you could, it doesnβt mean you shouldβ¦let me explain. Pedersen et al (2008) wanted to see if adding in high amounts of caffeine post … Read more
Today, weβre looking into some new hype surrounding curcumin supplementation and accelerating recovery Curcumin supplementation has been shown to reduce inflammation and something called oxidative stress (OS) post exercise. Reducing both OS and inflammation sounds like a great idea for recovery of the muscle, however looking to abolish this may sacrifice adaptation. When theyβve tested this … Read more
Today is a brief, yet super important intro into RED-S. RED-S stands for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport and is the impairment of many key physiological functions caused by energy deficiency. Energy deficiency is also coined as Low Energy availability (LEA), which is a mismatch between energy intake (food consumption/portion sizes) and energy expenditure via … Read more
For our Rugby World Cup special edition, weβre looking at the extra calorie demand playing puts on our body. Long story short; Collision induced muscle damage (CIMD) increases your total daily energy expenditure. This would suggest that the more contact you experience in a game, the greater the muscle breakdown and the greater need for … Read more