How to Choose the Right Sports Nutrition for You
Whether you train for strength, endurance or general fitness, the right products depend on your goals, your diet and how you like to take them. Here’s a simple guide to our range.
1. Protein powders
Protein powder is an easy way to add protein to your day, mixed into water, milk or a smoothie. Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass and to the maintenance of muscle mass.
If you follow a plant-based diet, look at our vegan protein powders such as Raw Sport Elite Repair Plant Protein and Form Nutrition Performance Protein. If you’d like protein and creatine in one scoop, Dr Vegan Protein & Creatine Superblend combines both.
2. Mass gainers
A mass gainer contains protein plus extra carbohydrates and calories, so servings are bigger than a standard protein shake. It’s a popular choice if you find it hard to eat enough during the day. We stock both whey-based options from Reflex Nutrition and a vegan mass gainer from Raw Sport.
3. Creatine
Creatine is one of the most researched sports supplements. Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise. This benefit applies to adults doing high-intensity exercise and is obtained with a daily intake of 3g. Our range includes vegan creatine options from Dr Vegan and a creatine and electrolyte blend from Cytoplan.
4. Electrolytes
Electrolyte sachets and drink mixes dissolve in water, making them easy to take to the gym or on a run. Check the flavour and what else is in the formula, as some include added vitamins. Our range includes Zooki Electrolytes+ sachets and the Ener-C multivitamin drink mix.
5. Magnesium
Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance and normal muscle function. Our magnesium comes as a liquid and as a spray, if you’d rather not take another capsule.
6. Check certifications and dietary needs
Look for vegan, gluten-free, halal or Informed Sport details on each product page. If you compete in tested sport, Informed Sport certification is worth checking before you buy.
A quick note
Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Don’t take more than the recommended daily amount. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.
