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Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson brings you your guide to the top supplements to supercharge your muscle-building journey.
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Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson brings you the science behind the top 5 foods to help your muscle-building program.
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Lucy Gornall and Sports Nutritionist Rob Hobson explain how the right nutrition and workout regime will help you build a strong, toned body.
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World Champion cyclist Evie Richards is an advocate for athletes to safeguard their health while training and competing. Here she outlines her recovery routine.
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NUTRITION

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Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson brings you your guide to the top supplements to supercharge your muscle-building journey.
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Man making a healthy stir-fry with protein and green vegetables
Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson brings you the science behind the top 5 foods to help your muscle-building program.
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Muscular woman lifting weights in the gym
Lucy Gornall and Sports Nutritionist Rob Hobson explain how the right nutrition and workout regime will help you build a strong, toned body.
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From green tea extracts and caffeine to more exotic compounds like New Zealand blackcurrants, this article separates fat-burning supplements fact from fiction.
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TRAINING ADVICE

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Digestive (GI) problems are common among athletes. Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson outlines the reasons why and what you can do to minimise the impact.
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It's all very well being focused on becoming fitter and stronger, but it's essential to apply this same effort when allowing the body to recover.
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Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson explains how heart rate variability, or HRV, can be an indicator of overall health and contribute to your sports performance.
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Woman doing a bicep curl in the gym
Even the most motivated amongst us can struggle to get back to training after the festive season. Personal trainer Lucy Gornall shares her advice.
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FOOTBALL

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Head of Nutrition at Tottenham Hotspur, Emma Tester, reveals how she helps the players maintain optimal nutrition whatever the circumstances.
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Southampton FC Women talk to Healthspan Elite about the sacrifices they make to play elite football, and share some key advice about getting into the sport.
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Southampton FC Women discuss the importance of nutrition to their performance, how they maintain adequate nutrition, and the role of supplements.
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Alek Gross, Southampton Football Club's Head of Sports Science, reveals how he helps the players maintain optimal nutrition whatever the circumstances.
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CYCLING

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World Champion cyclist Evie Richards is an advocate for athletes to safeguard their health while training and competing. Here she outlines her recovery routine.
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Evie Richards racing on a trail
Mountain Bike World Champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Evie Richards discusses the sports nutrition that helps keep her at her best.
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Evie Richards on the track
Evie Richards is a cross-country mountain bike World Champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist. Here's how Healthspan Elite helps her win.
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Mountain biking requires proper nutrition and hydration to avoid tiredness or injury. Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson outlines what you need for a day on the trails.
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GYM

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Creatine can give your muscles an energy boost during intense exercise. Nutritionist Rob Hobson outlines the benefits.
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Beta-alanine is a popular supplement for high-intensity and endurance exercise, but what is it and how can it help your performance?
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How does protein work to build muscle, how much do you need, and when should you take supplements? Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains.
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Wendy Martinson OBE, Registered Dietitian and Performance Nutritionist, explains what creatine is and how it's used in sport, outlines any potential side effects, and shares an example of dosing strategy.
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RUGBY

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How can supplements support rugby players' health and performance? Ruth Wood-Martin, former Performance Nutritionist with the Irish Rugby Football Union, examines the evidence.
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All Blacks doing the Haka
We've thrown down the challenge! Who can make the highest stack from our vitamin and supplement range in 30 seconds, the All Blacks or the Black Ferns?
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Dr Nic Gill, All Blacks Strength and Conditioning Coach, on how to prepare for a training session, how to get the most out of it, and how to recover effectively.
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Black Ferns Nutritionist Dr Kirsty Fairbairn on how she uses nutrition and supplements to help the players achieve top performance.
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RUNNING

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Sports Nutritionist Rob Hobson on how to fuel your long-distance race with food, hydration and supplements, so you can get the best time and recover correctly.
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Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh, psychologist, explains how to mentally and physically prepare for a 10k race.
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Weekly running groups have made running a 5k race accessible to all. Personal trainer Fiona Bugler shows how best to prepare.
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From training sessions to food, hydration and recovery, check out Olympic athlete and Healthspan ambassador Iwan Thomas' top 10k training and nutrition tips.
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SAILING

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The British Sailing Team share their tips for optimising the efficiency of the immune system to fend off seasonal bugs as well as the role supplements play.
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British Sailing Team Physiologist Ian White advises on how to maximise your training during winter and reap the rewards next spring.
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In this video the British Sailing Team take time out of their busy schedule to share some of their top tips for staying fit for the long haul.
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Find out how the British Sailing Team prepared for a test event in Rio prior to their successful 2016 Summer Olympics campaign.
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TENNIS

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Dan Ellis, lead nutritionist at the LTA, shares his expertise on what to eat before, during and after your match, including the importance of electrolytes.
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Dan Ellis, Performance Nutrition Lead at the LTA, explains why padel is good exercise and how players can keep themselves fuelled and hydrated.
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Karrina Howe explains why tennis elbow is a serious injury that if left untreated can cause lasting damage, and how you can prevent and manage the pain.
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How do tennis players prepare for a big competition? Dan Ellis, nutritionist for the Lawn Tennis Association, explores diet, training and supplements.
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TRIATHLON

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Guernsey triathlete and Healthspan Elite ambassador Josh Lewis shares his triathlon training, nutrition, mental preparation and race recovery tips.
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Performance Nutritionist Nigel Mitchell and professional triathlete Holly Lawrence give their advice on eating for endurance before race day.
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CRICKET

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Hampshire Cricket athletes share behind-the-scenes insights into match preparation, game day and post-match recovery.
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Hampshire Cricket's Ian Holland and Joe Weatherly, and coach Jamie Cook, talk about the supplements they use to prepare for training and games.
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SWIMMING

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Sports Nutritionist Rob Hobson on how swimmers can best fuel their training and keep up their nutrient intake for optimum performance.
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Kieran Bird, Emily Large, Jacob Peters and coach David McNulty of British Swimming outline their training strategies and the supplements they use to help.
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Winter illnesses can really get in the way of training and competition preparation, so what steps do British Swimming athletes take to stay well?
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Max Litchfield and Rob Hobson
Watch Team GB Olympian Max Litchfield talk about how important nutrition is to his performance, and the challenges he faces when travelling and competing.
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WINTER SPORT

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Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson shows how supplements can keep your joints, gut and immunity in top shape, so you don't miss any time on the slopes.
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ANTI-DOPING

Roundtable discussion
Healthspan Elite recently hosted a round table discussion in London covering the issue of doping in Olympic Sport.
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There are a few simple steps the conscientious athlete can take to ensure that their supplements are competition safe.
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Healthspan Elite is committed to providing safe supplements for athletes, which is why every batch is thoroughly tested.
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Anti-Doping: LGC Sport is a world-renowned sports doping control laboratory, with over 50 years of experience in the field
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