- How to guidesMost of us are used to working to deadlines, and for those of us who work in sports medicine, we get them all the time too. Getting back to sport as soon as possible following injury is often the highest priority for athletes of all levels. So, when there’s a short time frame, what can you do to speed up recovery? Here are 6 tips to help you...
- Buying guidesThe functions of proteins Our muscles contain hundreds of proteins that all perform a variety of functions that are essential to everyday life and of course, exercise performance. For example, the contractile proteins are responsible for making our muscles produce force, the structural proteins provide structure to our muscles and the enzymatic...
- Buying guidesMade with cross-functional trainers, for cross-functional fitness. Reflex Nutrition’s X-Functional Training range is perfect to support your training. Cross-functional training works your body is a number of different ways, all at once. It puts pressure on the cardiovascular and muscular system in terms of both power and endurance, whilst...
- How to guidesThere’s no denying it – winter is a challenging season for training. The cold, the wet, the dark mornings and evenings are just some of the downsides to training in winter. Yet, it’s non-negotiable with half marathons, marathons and cycling events on the horizon. While training in winter isn’t always the most pleasurable,...
- How to guidesThe biggest challenge endurance athletes like triathletes, cyclists, and runners face is maximising their energy levels but, oddly, it is one of the least understood aspects of these sports.
- Run nutritionWhether you are looking to run a new PB or complete your first 10K, getting your nutrition right around training and racing could be the key to success. Science in Sport has put together this practical guide to fuel you through to the finish line. Training The duration, intensity and goals of each training run will impact daily and session...
- How to guidesTaking time off to recover, see friends and make the most of Sunday lie-ins is just as important as training. However, less activity means it's easy to gain weight but there's no need to panic. Putting on a few pounds during the off-season isn't going to have a lasting effect and some say that athletes that hold their race weight all...
- Buying guidesHIGH5 ZERO is one of Wiggle's top selling products. Here's why. What is HIGH5 ZERO ? HIGH5 ZERO tabs are a compact, easy-to-carry way to create a great-tasting, low-calorie electrolyte drink. As well as 5 different electrolytes, they also contain added vitamin C. Simply drop one tablet into 750ml of plain water and enjoy! The tabs don...
- Buying guidesHIGH5 ZERO is one of our top selling nutrition products. The simple electrolyte tabs can be added to water to produce a refreshing and hydrating drink. HIGH5 ZERO replaces vital salts as well as fluids.
- How to guidesCaffeine has a long history as a performance booster in sport and it has been researched extensively for its physiological and mental effects during exercise. But why? And how can you benefit from using it? HIGH5 give us the lowdown. Caffeine as a stimulant Caffeine acts as a stimulant for your central nervous system (your brain and spinal cord),...