The best pre-workout

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How much protein do runners actually need?

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

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?

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

Overwhelmed by the vitamin aisle? Here's what your body needs — and what it doesn't