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S P O RT S N U TRITIO N

Peak
performance

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Whether wanting to shine in the boardroom or train for a marathon,
the office athlete is on the rise, writes Matt Majendie

T HAT 'S MY GOAL

TRAIN YOUR BRAIN
It's not just on the track where
performance is paramount. That's
how Planet K2 (planetk2.com)
came about; set up by a group of
psychologists working with the
British Olympic and Paralympic
teams, they're now taking that
experience into the work place.
Among them is Katherine Bond,
the lead psychologist for the British
Paralympic Association.
'This stuff is 100% transferable to
the corporate world,' she says. 'The
working world is, in many ways, faster
paced than the sporting one, and how
you consistently perform on a day-today basis is essential.'
While the advice is psychological,
it also relates to rest and recovery.
Katherine adds: 'People need to see
the value in the work place of resting
up, switching off, exercising.'

While you're unlikely to ever attain the heights of
an elite sportsperson, it doesn't hurt to aspire to
jog 26.2 miles or swim, cycle and run to the best of
your ability in a triathlon.
Sarah Gilchrist is the technical lead in physiology
at the English Institute of Sport, which was set
up in 2002 to provide sports science and medical
support to elite athletes. She argues that there
are direct parallels between the athlete and your
average office worker: 'It's still the human body,
but you need to adapt to your level; don't suddenly
think you're Mo Farah.
'Firstly, I'd suggest going to a physio for an MOT
to find out any weaknesses and imbalances in your
body. Then set yourself a realistic time frame for
your goal. If you're used to running three or four
miles, you can build that engine up. And mix up your
training. If you're running four or five times a week,
do some cross-training one of those days instead.'
Recovery is also important, explains Sarah. 'It's vital
to have a window to get some carbs in you in the first
30 minutes after exercise, but avoid stodgy foods at
lunch. Sleep is key, too. If you're a napper then nap.
If not, don't force it, just go and get some fresh air.'

GYMBAG ESSENTIALS

Joint
account
Join the
tribe

CHARITY STARTS
AT THE GYM
Need a new water
bottle for the
gym? The elegant
Sho water bottles
(£16.99, shonline.
co.uk) don't only
keep your water
cold for 24 hours,
but also 10% of the
company's profits
are donated to
Mary's Meals,
a charity that feeds
children worldwide.

EAR WE GO,
EAR WE GO...
If you lack workout
motivation, try this
Urbanears On-thespot headset (£89,
urbanears.com).
Running will never
be monotonous
again. The earbuds
snugly fit into place
for inspired music
or hands-free calls,
while reflective
design give extra
visibility at night.

P O ST SHOWER
P OWER
Goodbye hefty baghogging bedsheets,
hello sleek and
stylish gym towels.
This Lightweight
Microfibre
Lululemon Towel
(£38, lululemon.
co.uk) is absorbent
and chic, and
its antimicrobial
additive helps
prevent bacteria.

L-Carnitine is
an amino acid
that's essential
to the body's
performance. It
transports fats
into the cells
to be used for
energy. Solgar's
L-Carnitine
Liquid (£21.75,
solgaronline.co.uk)
offers optimal
absorption.

June 2017 BALANCE

H APPY H O U R
Project Awesome is a free fitness
group, which takes place in
London among other cities, and
describes itself as 'unashamedly
inclusive, loud, proud, highenergy, free fitness initiative
that's currently brightening up
life'. It takes place on Mondays (at
various locations), Wednesdays
(at The Scoop by City Hall) and
Fridays (at the Viewing Point
at Primrose Hill) each week
for an hour from 6.30am. Visit
projectawesomehq.com.

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