Sodium For Athletes?

This is the transcript of a letter we received recently from an athlete. With permission, we felt it was worth the share. Sometimes, race results take a back seat to health. We believe healthy athletes are high-performing athletes. Darcie is a great example of this. Enjoy.

Craig McFarlane outlines the keys to success when it comes to incorporating strength into your program in order to see results. For some triathletes knowing where to start in formulating a purposeful off-season strength plan can be challenging, let alone adding a body composition focus to the equation. In this article, he covers the following elements:‍ The benefits of using a resistance training (RT) program. Structuring an RT program Foundational vs Specific Strength How to maximise benefits from an RT program Progressive Overload Principle Finishers - a nice twist.

With nutrition’s influence on athlete well-being and training goals, establishing new routines and amplifying beneficial practices is best done in concert with all three members playing an important role.

Have you heard the tale that there is a limit to the amount of protein that your body can handle for muscle protein synthesis? It’s a good one! The new study from Luc van Loon's lab gave a one-off dose of 0, 35 or 100g protein and measured the response over 12 hrs (most studies only go out to 4 hrs). They showed that the dose-response isn't what we thought it was.

Why are we always preaching the need/benefit of fatty fish? Because they are high in Omega 3’s, and one person can only eat so much chicken, am I right? Elizabeth breaks down the reason why including fish and in particular, fish high in Omega 3's into your diet this holiday season.

Advice from our very own Scott Tindal on how to nail your off-season nutrition.