Ask the experts: Managing Ramadan when you’re training
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Ask the experts: Protein bars vs muesli bars
Q: "Is a protein bar better for me than a muesli bar? Will...
Ask the experts: Best time to exercise
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Ask the experts: Food and exercise
Q: "Does eating before, during and/or after exercise affect your training or competition...
Ask the experts: Dinner and exercise
Q: "Growing up, I was regularly told of the importance of eating breakfast,...
Ask the experts: Food for active teens
Q: "I have a 16-year-old daughter who is 175cm tall and weighs just...
Ask the experts: Exercise nutrition
HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull answers your questions.
Q: I exercise intensely every morning before...
Guide to sports drinks
Sports drinks were developed to help athletes doing high-intensity exercise stay hydrated.
There are...
Best fitness devices
Tired of the same old workout? Exercise and nutrition scientist Kathleen Alleaume uncovers...
Five common food mistakes for exercisers
Are the foods you’re eating complementing your exercise efforts? HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull...
What’s best: Exercising before or after eating?
Exercising demands fuel. The amount and type of fuel your body burns depends...
What’s new in exercise trends
While the skipping rope is a simple exercise tool, the latest fitness trends...
Weight training: Do you need protein shakes and bars?
Protein shakes and protein bars are a common sight amongst body builders. But...
Strength training
Here is a strength training programme that will complement your cardio activity.
Push-ups
Start on...
Fact or fiction: You can spot-reduce fat
Remember the 'hip and thigh diet'? And we've all seen the magazine articles:...
The 30-minute indoor workout that works
Don't let chilly spring weather keep you from exercising. This effective indoor workout...
