Youth Athlete Nutritional Requirements - Protein
As a macronutrient, Protein gets a ton of press. Here is a brief article exploring what we think youth athletes and parents of, should know about protein. Why do I need...
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Zinc-redible! Covering Essential Trace Minerals - Zinc and Magnesium
Not just those elements you see on the periodic table in chemistry lessons - no! Zinc and Magnesium are essential trace minerals. We require small (i.e. trace) amounts for bodily function...
Athlete of the Month - Fastest 17 Year Old in the World - Romell Glave
In 2017, Romell Glave was the worlds fastest 17-year old, with a 100m time of 10.21. Due to this success Romell topped the UK rankings for his age. It's no surprise he has achieved...
Managing Your Life as a Single Parent
Nobody has to tell you that single parenthood is a lot of work—you live that truth every day. Keeping track of everybody’s schedules, making healthy meals, finding time for fun...
Be Great, Hydrate.
We’ve all head the “eight glasses a day” to help you stay hydrated. We all lead different lifestyles and can often forget to stay hydrated if we are busy. Being...
Athlete of the Month - Elite Youth Swimmer & Biathlete - Hannah Newnham
YSN® partners, Doncaster Dartes first brought Hannah to our attention in 2017. The Yorkshire based club host one of the top elite swimming programmes nationally, in which Hannah has flourished. Hannah...
A Single Parent’s Guide to Fitness: Money and Time Tips for Staying in Shape
If you have little ones at home and you’re a single parent, you probably feel like you’re running around all over the place, all the time. Here are some ways...
Post-Workout Winners - Eating After Training
You've had an intense session of intervals or drills. All after a long day of school or work. You're tired on the commute home but want to eat before bed...
The Female Focus - Iron
Feeling tired all of the time? Easily annoyed and irritable? Struggling to find the energy for training? Chances are, you might have an iron deficiency. Young females are the most...
The Female Focus - Hydration
Water is the largest component of the human body, making up around 60-65% of the total body mass, which is equal to around 36 – 39L of water in a...
Fuelling vs. Refuelling
You might have school before training, or it’s competition day and you have two races one hour apart and aren’t sure what to do. Nutrition goes a long way to...
Athlete of the Month - British Gymnast - Dominick Cunningham
Dominick Cunningham (article heading photo credit), has been working alongside YSN since 2017. He's an exceptional tallent, who has recently been selected for the Commonwealth Games, taking place in Australia...