Nutrition - Free Fitness Library
Energy foods
Feeling low, tired, drained? Need a pick me up? Here's a Get Active selection of energy foods, drinks and supplements to keep you moving into the midsummer days & nights. The word for summer is ENERGY
What Keeps Sharron Davies, the fittest mum around, on form?
The answer is a totally natural health food supplement. Sharron has
discovered energising New Generation Spirulina, a highly nutritious
blue-green algae, the richest and most complete source of organic nutrients
found in any food on the planet.
Sharron, the former Olympic swimming champion, and now starring as Amazon on TV's Gladiators, has dispensed with all other health food supplements since discovering the benefits of LifeStream Spirulina. She has found that she has increased energy and well-being, even when training hard, and particularly likes the fact that Spirulina is 100% natural. LifeStream Spirulina gives an instant energy boost that everyone can benefit from, whatever their lifestyle.
For information call Xynergy Health Products on 01730 813 642
Creatine for Power & Stamina
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found principally in skeletal
muscle. It increases power and stamina, shortens recovery time after
explosive sport, improves elasticity, speeds up muscle regeneration
following an injury. Creatine is especially formulated for all types
of strength, speed and team sports e.g. bodybuilding, weightlifting,
athletics, skiing, squash, tennis and football etc. Inovit Creatine,
chromium, copper and zinc contains 2 gs of creatine per dose, specifically
for the maintenance of creatine levels. The recommended initial dose
is 20g of pure creatine per day for 5 days.
Available at Holmes Place Health Club, Barbican, London and Selfridges
Pharmacy, London or for more information call Inovit Health Products
on 01929 424 326
Gatorade - the all American Sports Drink
Gatorade Thirst Quencher is the top energising sports drink in the USA.
Gatorade contains a 6% carbohydrate and sodium solution designed to
replace vital fluids lost during hot conditions and severe physical
exertion with proven performance benefits. All lucky Gatorade drinkers
have the opportunity to win an amazing two week trip to Sandpiper in
Florida, USA in Woolworths instant win scratch card promotion which
runs until 31st August. Gatorade is only available from Woolworths in
500ml bottles, priced 89p.
Boots New Sports Nutrition Range
Boots has launched a comprehensive new range of sports nutrition products
aimed at all fitness enthusiasts regardless of their level of involvement.
Whether you are a serious competitor, simply interested in keeping fit
to stay in good shape or enjoy the social recreational benefits of exercise,
the Boots Sports Nutrition Range is for you. The Boots Sports Nutrition
Range is available from larger branches of Boots.
Red Bull For A Charge
Red Bull, the unique stimulation drink that was launched in the UK last
year, is building it's following amongst fitness professionals. They
have teamed up with numerous individuals and events in extreme sports
that include Snowboarding, Skydiving, Waveboarding and most recently
the World Aerobic Experience '96 at Blackpool.
Red Bull is a great energy boost, helping you to keep going and giving
your best when the going gets tough, whether you're training or competing.
Available Nationwide