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Performance, Training and Recover, and the Oral Contraceptive Pill

February 8 '22

Performance, Training and Recover, and the Oral Contraceptive Pill

There’s been a lot more conversation around the effects of the menstrual cycle on sporting performance and recovery, but often this conversation excludes women who take hormonal contraception, such as the pill. This article aims to shed some light on this topic.

Plant-Based Diets and Gut Microbiome Diversity

February 7 '22

Plant-Based Diets and Gut Microbiome Diversity

It is now well known that a diet rich in plant diversity can increase the diversity of the gut microbiota (1) – the trillions of bacteria that live inside the large intestine. But what's really so great about plants? And how can we increase the amount we have in our diets? Kaitlin Colucci explains all!

Kaitlin Colucci,

5 Ways to Make Exercise Harder

February 4 '22

5 Ways to Make Exercise Harder

When it comes to training, and more importantly, making progress and ultimately getting training results, the term progressive overload is pretty much one, if not the most important training factor to keep in mind.

How to Build the Perfect Deadlift

February 2 '22

How to Build the Perfect Deadlift

When it comes to gym lifts the deadlift is often the most revered and being strong in the movement is highly sought after, and rightly so. There’s something incredibly primal, and quite frankly bad-ass, about being able to lift a heavy weight off of the floor. However, the pursuit of this lift [and many others] requires absolute confidence in your technique because the deadlift is often met with fear of injury, as people worry about hurting their backs. Personal trainer Adam Willis is taking us through how to [safely] build the perfect deadlift.

Small Changes for a More Sustainable Diet

January 24 '22

Small Changes for a More Sustainable Diet

There’s a complex web of factors that impact sustainable eating, so it’s not surprising that you may feel confused or daunted about where to start or what to do when it comes to eating in an environmentally-friendly way.

Is Too Much Fruit Bad For You?

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Is Too Much Fruit Bad For You?

This article will get to the bottom of the common question: is too much fruit bad for you? Registered dietitian Maeve Hanan will explore the recommendations and weigh up the nutritional benefits of fruit to the sugar content.

Muscle Damage, Recovery, and the Menstrual Cycle

January 14 '22

Muscle Damage, Recovery, and the Menstrual Cycle

We often overlook the importance of recovery when it comes to planning our training programs, but ultimately recovery is what allows us to keep performing and training to the best of our ability. This article will cover why it's important to yes, train hard, but recover harder.

10 Tips for Veganuary

December 31 '21

10 Tips for Veganuary

This article will go through 10 important nutrition-related tips if you are considering getting involved in Veganuary.

3 Under-Rated Core Exercises

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3 Under-Rated Core Exercises

For decades now, core training has been one of the most popular training topics and areas of focus for those who work out. So let's explore some of the 3 under-rated core exercises.

Sex Differences in Sports Injuries

September 14 '21

Sex Differences in Sports Injuries

Whilst we recognise that sports injuries are common and cause concern, less commonly recognised are the potential sex-specific differences in prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of these injuries. So, let’s dive in!

Why Turning Towards Our Emotions is Healing For Mind and Body

June 29 '21

Why Turning Towards Our Emotions is Healing For Mind and Body

Turning towards emotions is not necessarily an easy thing to do. Health psychologist Sula Windgassen explores how we can do this effectively to help our minds and bodies.

Dr Sula Windgassen,

Nutrition and Pregnancy

June 24 '21

Nutrition and Pregnancy

Nutrition plays an important role during pregnancy time and nutritional needs adapt to different stages of the pregnancy journey. This article will highlight the main nutritional considerations before, during and after pregnancy.

Vegan Diet and Gut Health

June 20 '21

Vegan Diet and Gut Health

A vegan diet is defined as one that eliminates all animal foods and products such as meat, fish, shellfish, insects, dairy, eggs and honey. It is a plant-based diet which is rich in fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, seeds, beans and pulses, as well as other plant-based sources of protein such as tofu, tempeh, or meat alternative products. In this article, specialist dietitian Kaitlin Colucci is exploring the link between a vegan diet and gut health.

Kaitlin Colucci,

6 Myths About Protein

June 20 '21

6 Myths About Protein

Dr Hazel Wallace takes us through the most common myths when it comes to protein - debunking them and explaining the truth and real nutritional facts.

Dr Hazel Wallace,

The Pros and Cons of Coffee

June 15 '21

The Pros and Cons of Coffee

In this article, registered dietitian Maeve Hanan explores the pros and cons of coffee in this article, looking at the caffeine content, and both its benefits and its drawbacks.

Study Review: Synbiotics and PCOS

June 15 '21

Study Review: Synbiotics and PCOS

Registered dietitian Maeve Hanan breaks down a 2021 study looking into the relationship between synbiotics and PCOS and what we can learn from it.

Are Plant-Based Milks Healthier than Cows Milks?

June 6 '21

Are Plant-Based Milks Healthier than Cows Milks?

Plant-based ‘milks’ have become extremely popular recently, but are they healthier than cows milk? And, if so, which ones are best?

Nutrition and Skin Health

May 30 '21

Nutrition and Skin Health

There are many messages about how to improve our skin through our diet or supplements. This article will explore evidence-based advice for the role of nutrition in keeping our skin healthy, as well as the role of nutrition in specific skin conditions (acne, eczema, rosacea and psoriasis).