bottle won't weigh you down when running shorter distances and can be refilled if you're running long.Two 5oz gel holders mean you can take your favourite fuel and skip crowded fuel stations during races. With room for keys, money or even an energy bar

Biotein protein blend prevents muscle soreness after a hard workout to ensure you recover from training more quickly. 100% Recovery also combines essential amino acids and vitamins with three carbohydrate sources to provide sustained energy release

1. Maintain a streamlined position in the water, with high hips, minimal bending of the knees while kicking and no energy-wasting side to side movement.2. Ensure you have good stroke mechanics: arms should not cross the centre line, the elbows

". By recognising your errors you can develop a routine that ensures optimum energy every time you train. Here are five common mistakes and ways to avoid them.Skipping breakfastSome people aren't hungry in the morning. Others skip breakfast to trim calories, says

work longer. Include foods with fibre. "Fibre can increase the amount of fat you burn during exercise," says Lewin. It slows digestion, so your glycogen is harder to access, which forces your body to pull energy from your fat stores.Try this: A

When you're sidelined by injury your natural reaction should be to cut back on calories until it's time to return to training - and burning energy. But the healing process demands fuel, too. "It's like fixing a house," says sports dietitian Cynthia

"This is my go-to breakfast," says Nate Appleman. "It's easy to make and gives me long-lasting energy when I'm training."Serves: Makes two 350ml servings. 1 frozen, peeled banana, cut into 1-inch pieces100g frozen mango25g fresh blueberries 2 tbsp

Runners need the right fuel to provide energy. Even if you are running to lose weight, you still need to make sure you are eating enough - enough of the right food groups that is. Our panel of nutritionists and five weight-loss runners explain what

Energy BoostThe running market sees plenty of shoe launches, but this week the running world convened in New York to see the launch of something different: Boost.A new shoe, yes, but also a new technology - and this is the exciting bit

UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. You can find ginseng everywhere: in sports drinks, iced tea, herbal supplements, and energy gels. Used