Tagged with Associate Professor Ben Desbrow

Pre-workout supplements (PWS) claim to improve strength and reduce fatigue while training. Many of these products rely on the stimulant properties of caffeine (often in large doses) to produce this performance enhancement, yet a verification of the caffeine content of these products has never been conducted - until now.     

For decades we’ve been sold on the importance of rehydrating after exercise by consuming specialty formulated beverages such as sports drinks (and more recently milk), under a ‘not all fluids are created equal’ mantra .

It was only recently that Griffith University research showed that it’s possible to improve the hydrating effects of beer without killing off its taste. Now there's more...

It was only recently that Griffith University research showed that it’s possible to improve the hydrating effects of beer without killing off its taste. Now there's more...

A cold beer after a hard day at work can be a great way to relax. The trouble is that one can lead to another... and another.

Australia’s leading body of sports dietitians has developed a world-first set of dietary recommendations to help active adolescent athletes, who compete and train on a regular basis, achieve optimal health and sporting success.