If you've run a half or full marathon, you may be familiar with 'hitting the wall' before crossing the line: fatigue, heavy legs, and a major dip in performance. To prevent this, a new study from Liverpool John Moores University and Science in Sport has tested how...
Why chocolate milk is a gold-standard recovery drink, according to science
THERE ARE MANY questionable health and fitness nutrition trends floating around the internet, but according to the science, chocolate milk isn’t one of them. While you might opt for a sports recovery drink, electrolytes or plain water after a workout, there’s evidence...
Benedict Cumberbatch calls his Marvel diet “Horrific” and “Grossly wasteful” – Here’s why
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH HAS described his diet for Marvel's Doctor Strange as 'horrific', calling the practice of eating beyond the body’s needs 'grossly wasteful'. The actor revealed he had to consume five meals a day to meet the energy demands of the role, but...
How Ross Edgley turned extreme eating into an endurance superpower
CONVENTIONAL WISDOM DICTATES that achieving elite performance requires eating ‘clean’. But athlete, adventurer and author Ross Edgley is anything but conventional. Whether he’s swimming the length of mainland Great Britain, completing an Olympic distance triathlon...
‘I took a 25g super-dose of creatine every day for 28 days – here’s what changed’
CREATINE IS ONE of the most-heavily researched supplements out there. From improved strength and athletic performance to boosted cognitive function, there are plenty of proven benefits, with common advice suggesting you need just 3-5g of creatine per day to reap the...
Lastest
The rise of the reluctant chef: why more Aussie blokes need to cook
Don't know a spoon from a spatula or a pan from a pot? Here's how to start cooking and build confidence in the kitchen
Why eating dessert *helps* with weight loss, according to the latest science
Incorporating a sweet treat into your meal could help reduce cravings
10 high-protein foods that will help you lose weight
Trying to drop a few kilos without being constantly hungry? These high-protein foods are filling, versatile and proven to support fat loss without sapping flavour or your joy
‘I’m a dietitian – here’s why I feed my kids ultra-processed foods’
'I want my kids to grow up understanding that food is about nourishment and connection, not guilt'
How much muscle you can gain from creatine (according to science)
The science behind how much muscle mass you can expect to gain (and fat you can expect to lose) using the muscle-building supplement
I ate high-protein products for 3 weeks — my body changed in ways I didn’t expect
And I’m not sure my diet will ever be the same again
Tom Cruise eats this huge meat-heavy breakfast to fuel ‘Mission: Impossible’ stunts
Featuring sausage, bacon and 'almost a dozen eggs'
New study reveals the truth about creatine and hair loss
Are online claims about creatine causing baldness backed by science?
Huge new study finds surprising link between dried fruit and longer life
Study finds people who had reported adding dried fruit to their breakfast cereals showed significantly lower risks of premature death
Want to transform your body? Study finds you should cut carbs, not calories
Intermittent fasting has ruled the dietary paradigm in recent years, but it turns out tweaking your diet may be just as effective in reaping health benefits as calorie restriction
This pork tenderloin ‘steak’ has 33 grams of protein per serving
Looking for a tasty, succulent protein-packed dish you can whip up in under 30 minutes? Come this way, sir
These fully loaded salmon burgers have 58 grams of protein
This protein-packed recipe comes straight from Top Chef alum Eric Adjepong