Brewing a boost

Such is the relatively short period of human history in which so many people are choosing to exercise intensively through middle age and beyond, that the consequences to our health of doing so is stil

From chugging energy drinks to dry-scooping pre-workout supplements, more of us are getting jacked up on caffeine. All this charge has benefits – but are we at risk of pushing it too far?

Gels or jam sandwiches, carb powder or flapjacks? James Shrubsall investigates whether sports nutrition products really have the upper hand over kitchen staples

A You might wonder how it could be possible that cyclists who ride for 21 days around a lap of France at warp speed can finish heavier than when they started, but for some that’s the case. “It’s easil

There’s more to going long than just grinding it out. Steve Shrubsall finds out how to thrive during ultra endurance events

From carb loading to topping up on electrolytes, here are some of the best ways to give your endurance a boost