There is no doubt that Busselton in December is absolutely buzzing. The town is filled with Ironman athletes in compression gear… the foreshore fills with marquees and red carpet… and the atmosphere is electric. As a triathlete AND a local, this has to be my favourite time of year – right in the heart of…
“If my child is playing sport, do they need a sports drink?” This is such a common question, and one which parents ask me regularly. Most parents have been warned about the health risks of soft drinks and energy drinks such as excess calorie consumption, dental decay and added stimulants. But when it comes to…
Studies are showing us that dehydration can affect your mood, brain function and performance. Basically, even mild dehydration can lead to lowered mood, increased fatigue and a decline in your ability to think clearly. Given that the human body is made up of 60% water, the daily consumption of water is essential for our survival.
Kona: Bindi’s Tips for the Big Island (yes, there is good coffee!)
It’s that time of year again, Kona time. For many people, Kona is the pinnacle of hours, days, months and years of training.
Touching down on the Big Island is akin to landing on hallowed ground, and the atmosphere is electric. I doubt anywhere in the world has such a concentration of fit, tanned, lycra-clad bodies in the world than Hawaii in October!
A lot of our talk about nutrition will focus on the big stuff. The macros of protein, carbs and fat, or what makes the perfect post training breakfast. But if you are on a decent training program and expending plenty of energy each day, there’s a good chance you will need snacks between your meals…
The marathon. What a beautiful, challenging and even mythical distance. Throughout history, runners have challenged themselves in both mind and body over this distance. The first marathon commemorated the run of the soldier Pheidippides from a battlefield near the town of Marathon, Greece, to Athens in 490 B.C to announce the defeat of the Persians….
We all know sugar tastes good and it’s hard to stop at just a small sample of anything deliciously sweet. But are you actually addicted? It’s certainly possible, as sugar activates opiate receptors in your brain to make you feel good emotionally, even if only in the short term. But once the sugar high wears…
Green is the new black, and it suits everyone. While fashion may not be my forte (lycra anyone??), I do know a lot about nutrition, and when it comes to upping your daily intake of vitamins and nutrients, I’m all over it.
While hippies have been spouting the benefits of a plant-based diet for decades, the rise in popularity of superfoods and drinks has increased exponentially in the last few years. Why? In honesty, it’s because the benefits of a daily dose of super greens are undeniable.
Supergreens and superfoods in general are getting plenty of media hype, and quite rightly so. Supergreen powders contain antioxidants, enzymes, and phytonutrients which pack a real nutritional punch. Let’s have a look at the benefits of supergreen powders and why they really do work to alleviate the physical stress of exercise.
Do you have runner’s gut, runner’s stomach, or get the runner’s trots? You know the feeling… well there’s a very good chance you do, as up to 50% of athletes can suffer gut problems during exercise, and most often that occurs during a run. Not sure what I am talking about? If you’ve experienced bloating,…
