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Player of the Year, Emily Scarratt’s Nutrition Tips
Nutrition

Player of the Year, Emily Scarratt’s Nutrition Tips

Emily Scarratt, the women's World Player of the Year, shares her top nutrition tips and how England Rugby women fuel and recover around game day. Note: This article is supporting content to the Opt...

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How Should Your Diet Change From Training Days To Race Day?
Nutrition

How Should Your Diet Change From Training Days To Race Day?

When it comes to competing in endurance races, your race day nutrition strategy is arguably equally as important as your training day strategy. Below are some tips that can help you get the adjustm...

Nutrition strategies for fast return from injury
Nutrition

Nutrition strategies for fast return from injury

Injury happens regardless of training level, volume or discipline. It can be demoralising and disheartening and often the temptation for clients is to reach for food that can comfort the mind rathe...

Food For Rugby: What You Need To Know!
Nutrition

Food For Rugby: What You Need To Know!

England Rugby and Optimum Nutrition have launched a new and innovative nutritional education hub ‘Food for Rugby’ to provide expert advice on nutrition for players, coaches and parents across the c...

Nutritional myths that need to die
Nutrition

Nutritional myths that need to die

As a personal trainer, you will encounter many clients who have been told, and will strongly defend, many nutritional myths.  However, these nutritional myths may actually stop your clients from ac...

The Importance of Hydration
Nutrition

The Importance of Hydration

What is ‘Hydration’ and Why Does it Matter?  Water works in many ways throughout your body. It is the most abundant molecule – making up approximately 60-70% of total body weight.  Water plays a ro...