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Category: <span>Sports Nutrition</span>

Fuelling Different Types of Training: Endurance, Lifting and IntervalsPre & Post-Workout

Fuelling Different Types of Training: Endurance, Lifting and Intervals

Carbohydrate by training load, why carbs during lifting mostly don't help, what intervals need, protein by modality and caffeine doses that work across all three.

8 min read
Plant vs Animal Protein for Muscle: What the Trials ShowProtein

Plant vs Animal Protein for Muscle: What the Trials Show

Plant vs animal protein for muscle: what three meta-analyses found, why soy behaves differently from other plant proteins, and what happens when total protein is matched.

7 min read
Recovery Nutrition: What to Eat After TrainingPre & Post-Workout

Recovery Nutrition: What to Eat After Training

Post-workout nutrition by the numbers: carbohydrate at 1.0–1.2 g/kg/h when sessions are close, protein at 0.25–0.3 g/kg, and rehydration at 125–150% of what you lost.

7 min read
Endurance Fuelling: Carbs Per Hour, Fluid and SodiumEndurance

Endurance Fuelling: Carbs Per Hour, Fluid and Sodium

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in the performance and overall health of endurance athletes. Unlike other sports that may rely more on short bursts of..

6 min read
Key Nutrition Strategies for Muscle DevelopmentMuscle & Performance

Key Nutrition Strategies for Muscle Development

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in muscle development, serving as the foundation upon which strength and performance are built. The body requires a..

9 min read
Sports Nutrition Myths: What the Position Stands Actually SayMuscle & Performance

Sports Nutrition Myths: What the Position Stands Actually Say

Sports nutrition myths against the evidence: the anabolic window, the 30 g protein ceiling, creatine and kidneys, BCAAs, fasted cardio and whether carbs make you fat.

10 min read
Post-Workout Meal Guide: What to Eat After a Workout, With ExamplesPre & Post-Workout

Post-Workout Meal Guide: What to Eat After a Workout, With Examples

Post workout meal components explained: protein amounts, carb timing, hydration, and micronutrients for faster recovery. Learn what to eat.

10 min read
Protein Per Calorie: The Best Foods for Muscle GrowthMuscle & Performance

Protein Per Calorie: The Best Foods for Muscle Growth

In the pursuit of muscle growth, the importance of nutrient-dense foods cannot be overstated. These foods are packed with essential nutrients that..

5 min read
How Much Protein Per Meal, and How OftenProtein

How Much Protein Per Meal, and How Often

Per-meal protein doses from the ISSN and ACSM position stands, how often to eat them, the pre-sleep casein figure, and why the 30 g absorption limit has no source behind it.

7 min read
Sports Drinks vs Energy Drinks: What’s the Difference?Endurance

Sports Drinks vs Energy Drinks: What’s the Difference?

What is actually in each, who each one is for, the risks attached to both, and how to tell which - if either - belongs in your bag.

10 min read