Tart cherry juice has been shown to aid recovery from strenuous exercise by increasing total antioxidative capacity and reducing inflammation. Importantly, these results have translated into a recovery of muscle function. Now in a recent study the juice has been put to another good use… A good nights sleep is a vital part of any … Read more
More fears over the contamination of meat products with banned substances appeared in the news this week. The use of clenbuterol in livestock farming in China has caused their General Administration of Sport to issue strict guidelines to athletes. The recent case of Alberto Contador highlighted this potential danger. Now Chinese athletes who are aiming to … Read more
Increasing the amount of nitrate in the diet has shown promising results for exercise performance over the last few years. The use of beetroot juice to increase nitrate intake has been used successfully and although the mechanisms still need clarifying, the results are positive. Nearly all studies thus far have focused upon endurance-based exercise much of which has been performed at … Read more