Nourish & Move

Protein has become one of the most talked-about nutrients in recent years. Walk into any supermarket and you’ll see foods and drinks labelled “high in protein” , including products you wouldn’t typically expect to contain protein, from chocolate bars and breakfast cereals to bread rolls (!). But is there genuine value behind this high-protein trend, or is it simply a marketing tactic? Why is protein important? Protein plays an important role in almost every system in the body

CrossFit is a multimodal training methodology that combines high-intensity functional movements, strength, power, and endurance. (1) Despite the demanding nature of daily workouts (WODs), many recreational and competitive athletes do not adequately fuel for training. Nutritional habits are often shaped by anecdote or popular diet trends rather than research evidence. Although research on nutrition specifically for CrossFit is still developing, recent research provides key rec

During strength training, the range of motion (ROM) achieved during movements can influence muscular adaptations. Over recent years,...

Ever struggled to walk down the stairs after leg day? Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is commonly experienced after strength training or strenuous exercise. But is there anything that is scientifically proven to help prevent or manage DOMS? What causes DOMS? DOMS is caused by microscopic muscle tears and damage, typically from performing eccentric muscle contraction movements, high intensity exercise or after doing exercises not accustomed to. Eccentric contractions invo