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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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Nutrition is vital for performance. Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson outlines the food and drink you need to win, from training to race build-up to the day itself.
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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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Repair and recovery is vital for athletes, to minimise time lost to injury. Here's how collagen supplements can help, explains sports nutritionist Rob Hobson.
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NUTRITION
Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson on why the body needs protein and how to make sure you get enough to support your sports performance.
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Polyols, or sugar alcohols, are used as a sweetener in food and drink, including protein bars. Find out where they are used and if they are good for your health.
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Sports Nutritionist Rob Hobson outlines why you might need protein bars, the best time to take them, and what nutrients and ingredients you should look for.
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Repair and recovery is vital for athletes, to minimise time lost to injury. Here's how collagen supplements can help, explains sports nutritionist Rob Hobson.
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TRAINING ADVICE
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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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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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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FOOTBALL
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
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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What you need to eat before, during and after a long-distance bike race for optimal performance, with sports nutritionist Rob Hobson.
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If you're training on subsequent days or taking part in a multi-day cycling event, you'll need to pay particular attention to recovery. Here's what you need to eat.
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Nutrition is vital for performance. Sports nutritionist Rob Hobson outlines the food and drink you need to win, from training to race build-up to the day itself.
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GYM
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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Creatine can give your muscles an energy boost during intense exercise. Nutritionist Rob Hobson outlines the benefits.
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RUGBY
Black Ferns Nutritionist Dr Kirsty Fairbairn on how she uses nutrition and supplements to help the players achieve top performance.
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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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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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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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RUNNING
Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh, psychologist, explains how to mentally and physically prepare for a 10k race.
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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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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
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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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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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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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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TENNIS
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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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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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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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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TRIATHLON
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
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
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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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 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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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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WINTER SPORT
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
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 recently hosted a round table discussion in London covering the issue of doping in Olympic Sport.
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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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