Proper nutrition can constitute the difference between winning and coming second.

While sports people are bombarbed with the latest "magic" supplements, the real performance-enhancing factors are sports-specific nutrition and matching training regimes.

This section will guide you towards the best dietary advice during training, with the latest on carbo-loading, protein drinks, fluid intake, dehydration and water intoxication.
Also included is up-to-date information on creatine and other legal supplements, complete lists of legal and banned substances, and a breakdown on anabolic steroids, stimulants and other substances banned by the International Olympic Comittee (IOC).

	Sports Nutrition Guides How should you eat to gain muscle mass? Or to lose body fat? How should a child eat when participating in sports? Or a pregnant woman, or a diabetic? These guides will show you how to eat correctly, which supplements may help, and which to avoid. The lowdown on carbo-loading For tired athletes, Part 1 For tired athletes, Part 2 For pre- & post-training eating Match day nutrition and recovery Rugby Nutrition
	Eating correctly Should you eat differently while training? When should you start carbo-loading? How should you adapt your eating plan to lose fat, but gain energy and muscle? Should you increase your protein intake to build more muscle? Find all the answers here. GI and sports nutrition Protein and sports performance Muscle cramps & minerals Carbo facts for sports fanatics Children and young athletes Rugby Nutrition
	Water & Fluids How much water should you drink before, during and after a race? Did you know that sports people tend to drink too much water and that dehydration is not as big a risk as it's made out to be? We bring you the latest research findings by Prof. Tim Noakes and his team. Too much water could be dangerous
	Supplements Creatine, protein supplements, carbo-supplements, minerals or vitamins? Do you need any of these to build muscle? Or to enhance your recovery rate, or help you to overcome fatigue quicker? When should you use which one? We take a look at the legal suppplements. Guide to legal supplements A - Z of CLA A - Z of Creatine A - Z of Glutamine A - Z of L-carnitine Coenzyme Q10 - important or not?
	Banned substances We often read about the use of anabolic steroids by top athletes. These substances mimic the effect of testosterone, but why are they banned? We provide a complete list of substances banned by the International Olympic Committee, and analyse some of these substances in detail. Your guide to banned drugs A - Z of Epoetin (EPO) A - Z of masking agents A - Z of THG Beware of slimming products Altering athletes genetically