What are sports drinks, and how do I choose the right one for me?
Powerade, Lucozade, Gatorade… with such a variety of sports drinks on the market it’s easy to feel like you should be drinking one every time you exercise. Not only that, but trying to understand the different ingredients, and whether those ingredients are actually important, is a bit like a chemistry lesson!
Thankfully, the basic principles of hydrating during exercise are pretty simple – it all depends on how long your exercise session lasts and how hard you’re exercising. Continue reading »
Simple ways to boost your metabolism
Your “metabolic rate” refers to the amount of energy that your body needs just to stay alive. That is, to keep your heart beating, lungs breathing, blood circulating, etc.
A higher metabolic rate means that these processes happen faster and that they use more energy – in fact, up to 70% of your daily calorie intake! There plenty of simple ways to boost your metabolism today: Continue reading »
Boost your B-vitamin intake
Following my earlier post about the importance of B-Vitamins for anyone who exercises regularly, there are lots of quick and simple ways to boost your intake. Try one of these today!
B-vitamins and exercise
If you‘re involved in regular physical exercise, especially if you’re training for a race or event, then you might want to assess your B-vitamin intake.
Researchers recently found that athletes lacking in B-vitamins had reduced performance during high-intensity exercise and were less able to repair damaged muscles or build muscle mass when compared to athletes who ate a diet rich in B-vitamins.