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5 Non-Negotiables to Avoid Underfuelling
Preseason and peak endurance training are officially here — which means training sessions are longer, schedules are tighter, and...
Christine Gemmell
Aug 133 min read


Lighter Isn’t Always Faster: What Every Athlete Needs to Know About Running Performance
Have you ever heard (or thought): “If I just lost a few pounds, I’d be faster.” “I need to lean out for race season.” “Lighter equals...
Christine Gemmell
Jun 23 min read


Are you under-fuelling?: How RED-S is affecting your performance
As an athlete, you're no stranger to pushing your body to its limits in pursuit of peak performance. This is often celebrated as physical and mental resilience. I mean, how else are you going to get stronger, faster, and better without pushing harder? While dedication and hard work are essential for success, taking it too far can actually have far more negative long-term consequences. When athletes are under-fuelling, they can develop a condition known as Relative Energy Defi
Christine Gemmell
Jun 25, 20246 min read


Hotel/Dorm Room Snack & Meal Ideas for Athletes
Student athletes have busy schedules and need to eat often because of their high energy needs. It can be hard to ensure you are meeting your needs when you have classes, training, studying, meetings...etc. and it may not be realistic to go to the dining hall or a restaurant every time you need to eat. Keeping nutritious convenient food options available to you in your dorm or hotel room can help save you time and keep you on track with your nutrition goals so that you can per
Christine Gemmell
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Post-Workout Fuelling: The 3 R's Of Recovery
Post-workout fuelling is important to help you recover fully and prepare you for your next workout. Here are some general nutrition tips...
Christine Gemmell
Mar 18, 20224 min read


Should I drink water or a sports drink?
If you watch sports, you've probably seen athletes sipping on some sort of sports drink. Whether it's Gatorade, Powerade or others,...
Christine Gemmell
Jun 30, 20213 min read
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