PERFORMANCE BLOG

As it's Mental Health Awareness Week, we felt it was appropriate to take a look at the importance of exercise for mental health and wellbeing.

We all know that staying hydrated is one of the most fundamental aspects of life, and it’s often recommended that you drink at least 2 litres of fluids per day. However, as you exercise, your body loses more fluids. It’s therefore essential that you replenish your body to avoid dehydration.

We all know it’s important to ensure you’re well fuelled before starting a workout, but getting the balance right can be tough. Thankfully, there are several snacks that hit the spot and give you that boost of nutrients and energy that can help give you that extra 10 percent during your workout.

As coffee lovers, most of us are aware of caffeine and how it makes us feel but not everyone is aware of how it interacts with your brain and your body to create that feeling. Here we explore the mechanisms behind caffeine.

As aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts, our post-workout routine plays a significant role in how we recover and subsequently how prepared we are for our next workout or training session. Consuming micronutrients such as polyphenols post workout can really help with the recovery process.

You might have seen pictures of ‘Proffee’ on various social media platforms over the past few weeks, as it emerges as the latest drink trend to go viral. The good news for anyone involved in an athletic pursuit, is that proffee isn't just a viral trend, its actually an ideal post workout drink.