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More Than Strength | What Benefits do Parents (and the Research) Report about Youth Strength Training
At Future Athletes, we recently asked parents what benefits they had noticed since their child began attending our sessions. The responses closely reflected what the scientific research has been telling us for years.
Fuel your Brain for Exam Success
Exam season is here and while revision timetables, past papers and sleep routines matter, nutrition can make a real difference too. Here’s 9 top nutrition tips for exam success…
Game Changer | The Lowdown on Fuelling for Youth Sport
For youth athletes, performance starts long before the whistle blows. Many parents focus heavily on what their child eats immediately before a match, but the reality is much broader. Good fuelling habits are built over days, not hours…
Feeding Young Athletes | Mastering the Basics for Growth, Energy and Performance
When children start to compete in sport, nutrition becomes much more than just “eating well”. Their bodies are growing, developing and adapting to training all at the same time. For parents, this can feel worrying. The key is understanding a few important principles of growth and energy…
Youth Strength Training | Separating Myths from Modern Evidence
The recent article in The Guardian about children participating in strength training has created some noise both within the industry and amongst the general public, notably parents of young athletes. It covers some important ground…
3 Nutritional Priorities for Youth Athletes
For academy level and aspiring youth athletes across all sports, nutrition underpins performance, recovery and long term development. At Future Athletes, we see three common nutritional mistakes that limit progress…
Resources for Parents & Athletes
Practical answers to common sports nutrition questions, including protein bars, pre-match meals, training snacks, fuelling around competition and fast food.
Health before performance | The role of integrative sports nutrition
In sport, nutrition is often framed purely as a performance tool. However, sustainable high performance is built on health. Find out how Integrative Sports Nutrition prioritises digestive function, nutrient absorption, immune resilience and much more, before applying nutrition strategy for marginal gains…
Detoxification pathways and their importance in sport
Optimal performance is built on efficient detoxification, and by supporting liver health, nutrient status, recovery and lifestyle balance, athletes can enhance energy, resilience and long term development while protecting their overall health…
Should my child be taking protein shakes if they are doing sports?
Protein needs for young athletes are often lower than expected, and by prioritising whole foods, spreading intake through the day and using supplements only when necessary, parents can support growth, recovery and performance without relying on shakes…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Overtraining Syndrome in academy footballers
An integrative sports nutrition case study about a young talented footballer with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which featured in Functional Sports Nutrition (FSN) magazine, March/April 2021 edition…