Nutrition Hub

What is pre-workout? Pre-workout is a formulated drink or solution geared towards improving physical and mental performance during exercise. Common ingredients found in pre-workout supplements include a combination of stimulants (caffeine), amino acids (beta alanine, tyrosine, arginine) and other naturally-occurring chemicals like creatine. Pre-workouts are typically consumed as energy shots, or as a powder to […]

What is casein protein powder? Casein is a slow-release protein which is particularly useful to athletes as a protein source at bedtime.  Casein is an important constituent of milk, making up around 80% of milk protein. Like whey, casein powder is taken by athletes to stimulate muscle protein synthesis post-exercise. Otherwise known as the recovery […]

Why do rugby players take supplements? Supplements are a great way of supporting an already solid rugby nutrition strategy, helping to achieve optimal performance by ensuring the body has what it needs for the energy and recovery demands of a rugby match.  Most professional-level rugby players will very much adhere to a food-first approach when […]

An isotonic sports drink is a drink designed to help fuel and hydrate the body during intense exercise, containing carbohydrates at the same concentrations as those found within the human body. Together with sodium, isotonic sports drinks act as an effective solution to maintain energy levels and hydration during events lasting longer than 60 mins, […]

Over recent years, probiotics have really come to the fore as an important supplement to consider taking as part of your daily routine. But what exactly is good bacteria, and why is it good for an athlete’s gut health? Most importantly, can probiotics help your athletic performance by positively influencing the gut microbiota? How is […]