Muscle cramping is an issue most athletes face at least once in their career and unfortunately it tends to occur at the most inconvenient time, such as while racing. Although the exact cause of cramping in unknown, it is believed […]
1. Hydrate correctly If you are travelling via a plane, planes can be very dehydrating due to the constant air conditioning and heating, so make sure you drink enough water and use an electrolyte drink to help keep fluid within […]
1. Have your Recovery Drink ready to go and drink within 15mins of finishing Studies show having a recovery drink which contains carbohydrates and proteins within the first 15 mins after exercise improves your recovery significantly. So drink up that […]
1. Practice, practice, practice! Practice makes perfect. So make sure you include in your training sessions 2. Use elastic laces Easy to slip on and not have to fuss about with laces. Just make sure they are not too loose […]
1. Keep it simple Make your food easy to prepare, or have it ready to go the night before. You don’t need a fancy meal to get the nutrients and energy you need to have a successful race 2. Eat […]
Serves 1 2 tbs Chia seeds 1/2 cup milk (any milk you choose) 1 tsp honey (can use maple syrup or rice malt syrup) To Serve: 1 sliced Banana 1/2 cup mixed Berries 1/2 cup Greek Yoghurt small handful of […]
When you thought Pro4mance Produrance Energy Gels couldn’t get any better, we have released 2 new awesome flavours, Latte and Chocolate, bringing you more variety and choice! Our 2 new flavours have the same base ingredients and nutrition profile as […]
After hours upon hours of training your muscles are bound to become fatigued, tight and sore. A regular massage is always a great thing but we don’t always have the time or funds to continuously have massage treatment. So a […]
1. Strengthen your muscles Don’t just train in the one activity. Constant wear to the same muscles and joints can increase injury risk so make sure you mix it up. Do pilates, go to the gym, incorporate exercises to help build […]
1. Plan ahead Make a nutrition plan in advance. Practice what you think will work and alter it as necessary until it works for you. Then stick to it! 2. Use your nutrition in training the way you will while […]
1. Drink enough water This can be tricky in winter as you may feel less thirsty due to the cold, but it’s vital you continue to get in plenty of H2O 2. Use an Electrolyte hydration drink This will assist […]
1. Get your nutrition spot on Plan out and stick to your nutrition plan. Do this effectively by practicing in training and know what works for you 2. Practice your transitions It’s part of the race many people forget about, […]