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In a world where diseases like diabetes and obesity are on the increase it is crucial that we all make regular exercise part of our life.
In the Energy Zone you'll discover why exercise is so important for your health and how you can best fuel a healthy, active lifestyle. It doesn’t matter whether you are exercising to improve performance, keep fit, control your weight, or for health reasons, the principles are the same.
Fuelling Fitness for Sports Performance
S. Stear. The Sugar Bureau in association with The British Olympic Association. 2004. London. Available from the BOA Bookshop http://www.olympics.org.uk/shop.aspx?cat=1
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The Importance of Physical Activity
We are all becoming more aware of the physiological and
psychological rewards of being physically active.
Read on to discover
why physical activity is so important in daily life.
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Exercise requires energy - so where does this energy come from
and how can we replace it?
Read on to discover the
answer....
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What are carbohydrates? Which type and how much carbohydrate
should I eat before, during and after exercising?
Read on to discover the
answers.....
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Are protein requirements increased by physical activity? This
seemingly simple question has been hotly debated for years and
remains one of the most controversial issues in sports
nutrition.
Read on to discover the
answer....
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In general, we need to drink about two litres of fluid a day to
be properly hydrated. However, it's quite likely that exercise will
increase our fluid needs. The more you sweat, the more you need to
drink to replace the lost fluid.
Read on to discover why.....
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Vitamins, minerals, protein powders, carb gels, sports drinks
and liquid meals…If you eat a varied, well-balanced diet do you
really need supplements to keep you on top of your game?
Read on to discover the
answers....
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Some days it's almost impossible to eat regular meals and the
time you have available to eat is out of synch with regular meal
times.
Read on to discover why it's
important to refuel and how to plan ahead.....
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