Category: Fitness & nutrition

5 things you find out when you get a fitness tracker Should you buy a fitness tracker? Wearable technology and smart apps are big news in the health world, but how do they impact our lives and do they actually make us fitter? Discover how we got on when we embraced the world of fit

How many calories will I burn? Stickler for stats? Want to know how long you'll need to run for to burn off that biscuit? Get to grips with calorie expenditure… The energy equation When it comes to weight, we all know the maths: do more, eat less and lose weight; do less, eat more and

Eating for exercise We all know a healthy diet is key to feeling great, but are you eating the right foods to get the most from your workouts? Hands up if your exercise regime is as sporadic as the local bus? We're all guilty of watching our good intentions dwindle as we find any excuse

What to eat on the bike If you've got a race or long ride on the horizon you might be wondering how you're going to keep your energy up. Synthetic gels and sugary sports drinks aren't for everyone, so we've totted up our favourite natural fuelling foods for cyclists… Fuelling options: Natural vs processed For bike rides

8 things I wish I’d known before running a marathon App obsession, hydration information and militant meal-planning – training for a marathon is no mean feat. BBC Good Food cookery assistant and keen runner Sophie Godwin shares the good, the bad and the painful… I used to be the type of runner who put on

What do Tour de France cyclists eat? What does the diet of an elite cyclist look like? We asked top nutritionists at The Tour de France how riders eat to complete the famous 21 stages… Arguably the toughest challenge any cyclist will face, The Tour de France demands riders cover 3,519 km across 21 stages in just 23 days

What to eat after a swim Recovery is key for optimising performance. Elite sports nutritionist James Collins explains what and when you should eat after your swim… Swimming provides a great workout for the whole body and is a great way to keep fit and healthy. As a competitive sport, session can involve a mixture of

Our top 10 fitness foods Trying to get fit? Katie Hiscock's top 10 fitness foods will help fuel your body to get the most from your workouts and to aid recovery. Next time you're at the supermarket make sure you stock up on these staples… Milk With hydrating water, muscle-healing protein, refuelling sugar and bone-healthy

Race day foods Race season is upon us. Whether you're a runner, triathlete or cyclist, with your training plan nicely ticked off there's one last preparation hurdle before donning the lycra: what to eat on the day. Get ready… (24 hours to go) The day before a big race is the time to properly hydrate your

Your marathon questions answered From the benefits of beetroot juice to keeping cramps at bay – sports nutritionist, James Collins answers more of your commonly asked marathon nutrition questions… Question 1: Can you eat anything in particular to help stop muscle cramps? James says:There are many potential links to muscle cramping, but there is no