Your hydration levels affect every aspect of your performance – both on the training pitch and during the heat of competitive action. You can’t maximise your performance, endurance and recovery if your body isn’t getting the fluids it needs. Whether you’re a professional or a regular participant in grassroots football, your body temperature, cardiovascular function and muscle efficiency all rely...
How many times have you been at the wrong end of a last-minute sucker punch that lost you a game of football? Late goals are more common than you think, and more often than not they are a result of tiredness. In order to fulfil your potential as a footballer, you need to be able to perform at your best...
The summer break provides footballers with a great opportunity to relax weary muscles, recharge the batteries and mentally recover from the rigours of a hard season. However, it is important not to lose sight of the fact that you will need to be prepared for the new season if you want to be at the peak of your powers when...
Performing at your very best for a 90-minute football match is impossible unless you are in the right physical shape - which, in part, means staying hydrated at all times. Match day hydration is one of the most important factors in your ability to perform, and not taking on enough fluids - both before and during a match - could...