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"I have known Lucy for around 6 years. She has seen my journey from a recreational athlete to a performance athlete and throughout she has given me constant support & guidance. Her help has ranged from nutrition advice, injury rehab, physical conditioning & spots massage. With any sport related questions or problems I know I am confident hands and wouldn't skip a beat at recommending Lucy to anyone"
Anna
The science of consistency, adaptation, and long-term performance gains
Why Strength Plans Should Be Repeated at Least Six Times Before They Change In strength and conditioning, whether we’re working with young athletes, weekend warriors, or high-performance adults, one principle consistently holds true: programmes need repetition and f rom a sports performance and rehab perspective. Frequent changes don’t allow the body to adapt at the physiological level. This is why I typically prescribe strength and rehab plans to be performed a minimum of s
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Nov 194 min read
The Neuroscience of Seasonal Eating...
Inspired by the Soil and Microbiome health summit I attended last week I thought I would write a little bit around the powers of nature...
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Oct 64 min read
Pecan Pie Energy Bites
These little bites of pecan and date goodness are so close to the real thing. The light toasting of the oats and nuts at the start are...
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Sep 271 min read
Chocolate Cashew Truffles & Cashew Coconut Bliss Balls
2 recipes in one. Both of these are incredibly good. Same ingredients, finished in a different way. Dusting with cacao power for the...
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Sep 271 min read
Cranberry Oat & Pistachio Bites
These bites can also be made into bars or flapjacks. They have something a bit Christmassy about them too. They are full of flavour,...
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Sep 271 min read
Salted Caramel Bliss Balls
These salted caramel bliss balls are one my favorites. So moorish. Set in the fridge for 30-60 mins but the longer the better.. they will...
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Sep 271 min read
Chocolate Hazelnut Bites
These chocolate Hazelnut bliss balls are so good and tastes so similar to a Ferrero Rocher but with all the nutritional goodness. Set in...
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Sep 271 min read
Vitamin D production, Sunshine and the Shadow Rule..
Summer is almost here, or it might have already been for those living in the UK.. We have had some great weather so far this spring.....
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May 104 min read
Chocolate Quinoa Bites
These chocolatey bites are packed with nutrients, fibre and a complete protein. Great for a any age.. we all love them. Really good for...
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Apr 251 min read
The Best and Easiest Chicken Sausage Rolls...(imo)
These chicken sausage rolls are super easy to make, store well, are great hot or cold and perfect for lunch boxes. Play around with the...
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Apr 21 min read
Nutritional needs during high volume training blocks to avoid catching that cold.
Keep catching a cold or virus towards the end of heavy intensity, high volume training blocks? Take a look through these images to see...
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Mar 291 min read
Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
These carrot cake bliss balls are so good and really do have all the flavours of carrot cake. Play around with the amount of cinnamon and...
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Mar 141 min read
Copycat Trek Bars
Give these copycat Trek bars a try. So much cheaper than buying from the shops with way less ingredients! You know exactly whats going in...
Lucy B
Feb 81 min read
Recognising and supporting kids physical and psycological needs during growth spurts...
The 'inspiration' as it were to write this article came after a conversation with an ex collegue whilst we stood and watched our children take part in their gymnastics session. During this conversation, where we were happily discussing the science of maturation (as two sport performance nerds do) and how it effects youth athletes, not only in their sport but in their learning at school too, came the realisation that both our daughter's had recently gone through or were underg
Lucy B
Feb 57 min read
How to Time Running and Strength Training for Maximum Results.
Firstly, let me commend you for being here and reading this. It most likely means you are one of few people who are already working on...
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Dec 17, 20244 min read
Nutrition For The Recovery Of Tendon Injuries: A Scientific Perspective...
Ahh, the much loved tendon injuries. Tendinitis and tendinopathy are so very common among athletes and runners. Caused by repetitive...
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Oct 24, 20245 min read
Tahini & Dark Chocolate Seed Cookies
These are so easy to make and taste great. They freeze well too! I tend to use M&S own brand Tahini, it is the perfect texture and has no...
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Sep 1, 20241 min read
Raspberry, Pistachio & Coconut Oat bars
These bars look pretty and taste really good too. Great for breakfast with some full fat greek yogurt, as a pre workout fuel or to take...
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Aug 4, 20241 min read
The Critical Role of Hydration and Electrolyte Balance in Ultra Running
Ultra running events and training sessions push the human body to its limits. Those of you who have chosen to take part in these types of...
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Jul 23, 20244 min read
Anything goes, no bake, chewy granola bars
Try these super simple granola bars, great for pre or post workout, excellent snacks for active kids and FULL of nutrients from a variety...
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Jul 4, 20241 min read
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