Sports Nutrition

What to eat before working out | Balance

Pre-workout nutrition (in this instance referring to within sixty minutes of training) should be geared towards providing a readily...

Should Men and Women Train Differently? | Balance

Well, no, but also possibly yes. It would be most accurate to say that "it depends". For decades there has been somewhat of a camp...

Evidence Backed Strategies for Combat Sports / Weightlifters to use for Making Weight | Balance

Many sports use "weight tiers / divisions" to reduce the chance of an unfair advantage. As is the case with most things, we, as humans,...

How to Cope with the Heatwave: Simple Tricks and the Ten Best Foods to Keep You Cool | Balance

The UK is currently experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures reaching record highs. It's been difficult to sleep at night and even...

Why Keeping Hydrated Is Important And The Top Ten Electrolyte Rich Foods | Balance

You may not know this, but a lot of health problems are directly linked to dehydration. Here's the who, what, why & how of staying hydrated.

Which Shop Is Cheaper? - The shop which can help you navigate the cost of living crisis | Balance

If you're feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, you're not alone. Rising prices and stagnant wages are making it harder for...

Why Routine Is Important | Balance

Find out why we need to have a regular routine, how to make one and the benefits of having one.

The best Crossfit supplements (for health) | Balance

CrossFit is a sport of fine margins. The separation between first and last may only be a few extra seconds, pounds lifted or reps...

The best Crossfit supplements (for performance) | Balance

CrossFit is a sport of fine margins. The separation between first and last may only be a few extra seconds, pounds lifted or reps...