Nutrition — Nutrition

While interest for the vegan diet continues to grow, more research is being put into the effects the vegan diet can have on athletic performance. Body builders such as Kenneth Williams, iron man triathletes like Brendan Brazier and marathon record setters such as Fiona Oaks prove that optimum athletic performance can still be achieved with a vegan diet. Let’s take a dive into some of the nutrients that can be assessed.

It almost goes without saying that it’s important to ensure you’re meeting all of your nutritional needs on a daily basis but sometimes this is easier said than done. There can often be confusion around what exactly this entails so Myo-Band have decided to collate all this information in one place.

Working out makes us feel better, especially if you’re well on the way to hitting your goals or are already achieving them (way to go if you are!) Whether you’ve just lifted your heaviest set yet, completed your longest circuit or have run your fastest lap, your body’s going to be feeling it – from the second you stop, to the minutes and hours that follow afterwards. While most people tend to make sure they fuel their bodies with a protein snack or juice before they work out, not as many pay as much attention to what they give their bodies post-workout (perhaps it’s because of pure exhaustion or elation...

One of the many benefits of home cooking is being able to add spices in quantities that suit you! So why not learn a little bit about the benefits of the spices you add to your food? We have added a recipe at the end of this blog including all of the spices explained within this blog so you can begin to learn how to start using (and getting the benefits of) these spices straight away!

Author: Gareth Sapstead - Fitness Director Office parties, family dinners and fun festivities. It’s that time of year where for most of us routine goes out of the window and the extra calories start to sneak in.  Over the next month or so most of us will be exposed to more high-sugar and ultra-processed foods than the entire rest of the year. It’s tempting, and if you have strong willpower then you’ll manage to resist it getting out of hand. That being said, studies do indeed confirm that the key to a healthy sustainable diet is giving yourself permission to...