03 December 2021
Why every athlete needs vitamin D in winter
Vitamin D deficiency can be a problem in the winter. Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains why keeping your vitamin D levels up is important for performance.
Nutrition
17 September 2021
Healthspan Elite Energy Gels at the Guernsey Island Senior Fencing Championships
Healthspan Elite catches up with fencers from Sarnia Sword Club and Guernsey En Garde to see if Elite Energy Gels can help their performance.
09 July 2021
Caffeine for athletes: all you need to know
Performance Nutritionist Nigel Mitchell explains the use of caffeine for athletes and in professional sport, how to use it and what you should look for in a caffeine product.
01 July 2021
Vitamin D for Athletes: what you need to know
Professor Graeme Close explains why vitamin D is essential for the performance and muscle and immune health of athletes
08 May 2021
What is quercetin: a guide for athletes
Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains what quercetin is, how it may help exercise performance, how you can get it from your diet and the role of supplements.
26 April 2021
The benefits of performance greens
Performance Nutritionist Nigel Mitchell explains the benefits of performance greens and how he uses them in athletes' nutrition plans.
25 April 2021
Energy gels: what are they and how should you use them?
Performance Nutritionist Nigel Mitchell takes a deep dive into energy gels to see how they can help an individual reach their sporting and exercise goals.
15 January 2021
Omega 3 benefits for athletes: Not all fatty acids are the same
Performance Nutritionist and author of The Plant-Based Cyclist, Nigel Mitchell, takes a look at the benefits of omega 3 for athletes.