As athletes, you’re warned of the risks of overtraining, so you know to schedule in rest days and taper training leading into an event. What you may not know is that overtraining is not the only way to cause adrenal burnout, which could be inhibiting your training and adversely affecting your performance without you knowing […]

I know we’d all like to think that diet alone will supply you with a complete range of nutrients that will sustain your every need from energy, to brain function, to fertility, let alone your athletic performance, though in this day and age of food processing and fast food, you’d have to be fairly enthusiastic […]

Thank you to Rick from the Sunshine Coast for his question “I suffer massively from bad cramping, in my feet and toes when I swim, and calves, quads and hamstrings when I run or ride. I have tried Saltsticks when competing with some effect, increasing magnesium, and also trying pickle juice”. What makes one athlete […]

Have you noticed fatigue or slower performance? Lack of enjoyment or motivation to train, or to do the things you used to love to do? Are you having difficulty getting through the day without catching a nap in the afternoon? Does exercise keeps your mood high and without it you can be snappy or flat? […]

I was fortunate to hear one of our own champions, Casey Munro, speak about his experience recently at Melbourne IronMan, expressing a powerful message about mindset going into the race. Mindset is an incredibly important aspect of your preparation, as is your training, nutrition, and of course rest, whether you’re a professional athlete or a […]

Exercise is crucial for good health, but the body is reliant on a few other things to build muscle, lose fat, and produce energy. Three of those things are diet, protein absorption, and good nutrients. With low dietary protein or poor absorption, your muscles can’t grow or repair. Your muscles are the engine of your […]