Nutrition & Dieting Advice
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Rugby League
Characteristics of the SportRugby league is a game of strength, skill and speed, dominated by short bursts of high intensity exercise (e.g. sprinting, tackling), interspersed with longer periods of low intensity activity (e.g. walking, jogging). The object of the game is... More about Rugby League
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Weight Gain in Junior Athletes
An introductory guide to increasing muscle mass in the developing athlete More about Weight Gain in Junior Athletes
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How to eat properly
Our culture has distorted the innate act of eating sensibly by its overwhelming abundance of food. Sure, the presence of a culture that is sufficient and advanced enough to feed all of its citizens three times what they actually need is comforting,... More about How to eat properly
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Travel Supplies
Snacks are an important component of the eating plans of most athletes. Regardless of whether you are self-catering or relying on others while ‘on the road’, it is a good idea to take extra food to supplement your meal arrangements. Depending... More about Travel Supplies
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Creatine - Worth Taking?
I’ve been fielding a few questions about creatine recently from clients “Does creatine work? When do I take this stuff? I heard it can make me dehydrated and hurt my kidneys? There’s so many kinds – which one do I take? ... More about Creatine - Worth Taking?
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Nutritional Preparation for Tournaments and Multiple Heat Competitions
Preparing for a single event is challenging enough, but what should you do if you have to compete in a series of events? Many sporting competitions involve multiple games or a series of heats and finals in the same day, or... More about Nutritional Preparation for Tournaments and Multiple Heat Competitions
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What Everybody Ought to Know About Vegan Diet and How It Can Lower Cholesterol
Fats, which are insoluble in water, are encased in water-soluble lipoproteins to allow them to be transported within a circulatory system that is water-based. Four elements of fat metabolism?total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein or LDL, high-density lipoprotein or HDL, and triglycerides?are primary... More about What Everybody Ought to Know About Vegan Diet and How It Can Lower Cholesterol
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Iron - are you getting enough?
Why is iron important?Iron is required for a number of key functions in the body:• Iron is an important in transporting oxygen in the blood and in the muscles.• Iron is involved in the electron transport system. This system controls the... More about Iron - are you getting enough?
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Ways to Increase Metabolism
The most misunderstood part of any weight loss routine is how the body's metabolism is often the most crucial factor when it comes to losing excess weight. The human body needs energy to produce energy in order to function properly. This... More about Ways to Increase Metabolism
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The Athlete's Dining Hall
Imagine a situation where there is free food – maybe even served 24 hours a day – with numerous choices on offer and plenty of company to enjoy it with. This is the scenario provided by the Athlete Villages organised for... More about The Athlete's Dining Hall
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Funny Jokes
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Funny Pictures - The Crack Up Collection
Your weekly source of visual hilariousness, the latest instalment updated this week is live right now, right here...
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Cocktails, Shots, & Drink Recipes
Drink in style.
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Online Games
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Amstel Cases
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