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What is Sports Nutrition?
Eating habits and day-to-day diet for anyone training or participating in sporting activities have a huge bearing on Performance and progression, whether you play for fun or compete at the highest level. Scientific progress and new discoveries about how different foods, nutrients and supplements affect the Body allow athletes – from amateur to professional – to tailor their diet and supplement routine to improve performance in their chosen sport.
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Sports Nutrition is the science of how food and supplements affect your physical performance. What you drink and eat prior to, during, and after training or sporting activity will have a significant effect on your stamina, Energy levels, endurance and, ultimately, overall performance and recovery.
Specific foods and supplements are used by athletes in many sporting disciplines. Alongside a healthy and nutritious diet, our Sports Nutrition range will help you maximise your performance level and fulfil your sporting potential. Below is a guide to the main product groups we offer and how they will help you excel.
Protein – The Building Blocks of Muscle
Protein is a vital component in every single cell in your body. Used to build and repair tissues, it is a vital building block in your muscles. Protein is a macronutrient so your body needs a relatively large quantity of it and because your body cannot store a protein reservoir to call upon when needed, it must come through diet and supplements. Our wide range of protein rich products including isolate whey shakes, powder, protein bars and biscuits will help you maximise muscle mass and achieve those extra gains.
Creatine – Increase Your Energy
Looking to build muscle and increase energy? Creatine is an Amino Acid that enables the body to produce more energy allowing you to train longer, harder, faster and more often. Amino Acids, also known as BCAA’s, are the building blocks that make up protein and are used by the body to build muscle, thus increasing muscle mass. Creatine supplements are most effective when used alongside sports that require short, intense bursts of effort including weight lifting and sprinting. Whether you prefer powdered or capsule form, our Creatine range will give you the energy boost you need.
Pre and Post-Workout – Preparation and Recovery
Getting the right nutrients both before and after a workout is an essential part of maximising your performance and fitness results. Our range of pre-workout food and supplements are essential to give your body extra energy, allowing you to train harder and longer. Fuel your body with Optimum Nutrition Platinum Pre-Workout Raspberry Lemonade. A vigorous workout puts your body through a lot but you can provide it with the right nutrients for effective muscle recovery, rebuilding your strength and getting you ready for your next session.
Energy & Endurance – Faster and Longer
Trying to beat your personal best? Competing in an event? If you need an extra to boost push your performance to new levels, our range of Energy and Endurance supplements and foods is just what you need. Or perhaps you are feeling tired and lethargic? Our Ginseng Multienergy or Timed-Release Vitamin Caplets could be just the ticket to get your energy levels back to normal.
Discover our fantastic range of Sports Nutrition products today and exceed your goals!
Advice is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP before trying any remedies
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