compared to two other sports-specific recovery drinks," says Dr Emma Stevenson, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Northumbria University.On three separate days, nine male cyclists did an energy-depleting exercise session, followed by four hours

, which may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as benefiting aerobic performance by improving the transportation of red blood cells around the body. Basmati rice will provide sustained energy as it has a lower glycaemic index

when gauging the intensity of your sessions – push yourself too hard and you run the risk of injury and fatigue. 6. Listen to your body. If your muscles feel tired, it’s best to avoid exercise altogether, as your energy reserves will be better put

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and coast down, using the downhill as active recovery. Do this eight to 12 times per session and you’ll be able to tackle hills in races better than most.Like the WindThere’s no denying it, headwinds are horrid. Annoying, frustrating and energy

-fold: you get more protection from the sun's energy-sapping heat than a vest, plus looser garments allow you to take advantage of any breeze – including the one you make on your running travels. Fabric-wise, look for sports-specific synthetics, which stay

of the chemicals found in non-organic wines, reducing likelihood of a hangover. Before you go to bedWhen you stagger in, drink a pint of water before crashing out (maybe leave a note on your pillow). Oral rehydration salts or a water-soluble vitamin or energy

to the top I still couldn't see the finish. But at least I could see a cafe aid station, which supplied me with a cup of tea and toasted sausage sandwich – a great change from energy drinks!"The field then followed the promenades of Bexhill, St Leonards

weeks to go you cannot get any fitter. The miles are in the bank so save your effort for race day!  Sue also learnt a lot at Reading with regards to running in a crowd and conserving energy. She found she was weaving in and out of people at the start

my kick at the end of races?  Nutrition BasicsFuelling your body with the right food will not only boost your energy levels, it will also improve your endurance and help your body recover faster between sessions - vital if you're stepping up your