January 16, 2019
One of the best things I read these holidays is that whatever change you decide to make, it has to be sustainable. Too many people jump out of the starting blocks with great intentions of exercising five times a week only to get injured, lose motivation or burn out a few weeks later.
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November 21, 2018
If riding 424KM and ascending 15,124M through the rugged Southern Alps wasn't tough enough
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November 09, 2018
New research has added further weight to claims that New Zealand blackcurrants are a 'super fruit' for those with an active lifestyle.
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August 07, 2018
New Zealand Plant and Food Scientist Dr Roger Hurst says “For exercise, we’ve shown black-currants regulate oxidative stress" he also highlights “That’s the main focus of the health claim we’re putting together. The berry also modulates the inflammatory pathways. Exercise causes inflammation and there is a regulation of that inflammation.”
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July 27, 2018
In 2011, the Netherlands National Triathlon Elite Team disclosed the intake of New Zealand blackcurrant powder as a nutritional ergogenic aid as part of their training programme, reporting that it seemed to enhance recovery.
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June 14, 2018
I am always looking out for interesting 'Podcasts' so I can get some insight into how to train for an upcoming event, or to hear how past legends or current professionals train for their events.
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May 23, 2018
So when I am talking enthusiastically to people about the benefits of Anthocyanins and why they're an important compound in your diet, I need to sometimes remember that I am potentially communicating to people who have no idea of what an Anthocyanin is. I didn't until 12 months ago...!
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March 14, 2018
Dietitian Karissa Woolfe highlights that 'evidence suggests you can meet most of your health needs by eating a well-balanced diet. But there are times in your life when you might need a 'top up' to meet your extra requirements'.
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March 14, 2018
#1 Challenge Wanaka Triathlon (Ironman and 70.3 Distance)
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March 14, 2018
Boxing is certainly one of the tougher sports you can do from a physical perspective. You need to be fast, evasive, skilled, strong and have an ability to think while under duress or attack from your opponent
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March 14, 2018
I was reading an article by Loraine Moller which highlighted a great story about Arthur Lydiard about his golden boys at the ’64 Olympics in Toyko.
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