Not everyone is a seasoned runner, you may be looking to take you first steps back to exercising, whether that be walking, running, swimming and cycling. What is important is to build up slowly, as this main cause of injuries is too much too soon. Create a basic plan with small steps increase either the distances or time but by no more that 10% each week and also try to maintain a good energy balance.
Benefits of S&C for runners Incorporating a simple strength and conditioning training plan into your running programme will help you keep injury free whilst making you stronger and improving your running efficiency. What does this mean? Essentially it will help...
We recently launched our latest nutrition brand onto the site, and that is OTE. We asked OTE to explain who they are, what ranges of nutrition they provide and what they believe in. Who are OTE? OTE Sports was established in...
Admittedly I don’t quite know what I’m doing here – I’m about to review some “pills”. I don’t know how this will turn out other than two things for certain. Firstly I’ll moan and claim I don’t understand the science....
What is the big deal with BCAAs anyway? You may have heard a thing or two about them from your supplement-savvy training partner, but unless you have a background in biochemistry, you might not know why they matter or how...
Possibly the most convenient and effective way to fuel your body on the go is with energy gels. Whatever your distance from 10k to the marathon and beyond, understanding how energy gels work with your body, and knowing when and how to use them...
