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FRUCTOSE – A WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING?

FRUCTOSE – A WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING?

October 16, 2015

One of the key areas that we need to manage is our blood sugar levels and avoiding the excessive insulin release resulting from the over-use of high GI foods.

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MEN’S RUNNING 2015 PRODUCT AWARDS

MEN’S RUNNING 2015 PRODUCT AWARDS

September 20, 2015

Elivar RECOVER was awarded a SILVER AWARD by Men’s Running magazine as part of their 2015 Product Awards.

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NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES

NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES

June 13, 2015

We sometimes get asked for advice on what to eat and how much..... “I’m new to running / cycling / triathlon / swimming – how much carbs/protein/fat should I eat?” 

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MARATHON DES SABLES – THE TOUGHEST FOOTRACE ON EARTH

MARATHON DES SABLES – THE TOUGHEST FOOTRACE ON EARTH

June 08, 2015

David Downes – an Elivar Featured Athlete – recently completed the epic Marathon des Sable 2015 Edition – a six-day challenge of covering 251 km (156 miles) in temperatures reaching 50 °C in the Sahara Desert.

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SQUEEZING IT ALL IN – WITH MATT FISHER

SQUEEZING IT ALL IN – WITH MATT FISHER

May 30, 2015

How is it possible to manage a commitment to training with an unpredictable travel schedule for work and a busy family life?

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VIGOUR EVENTS – BARDOWIE SWIM FESTIVAL

VIGOUR EVENTS – BARDOWIE SWIM FESTIVAL

May 30, 2015

The festival offers athletes the chance to participate in either a 750m or 1km swim in some of the most beautiful surroundings for an open water swim.

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FOOD FOR SPORT

FOOD FOR SPORT

May 22, 2015

Regardless of where we sit on the “Average”-to-“Olympic” spectrum – the same questions arise, what foods to eat, how much and when to eat them.

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WHERE DO WE GET OUR ENERGY?

WHERE DO WE GET OUR ENERGY?

May 22, 2015

Did you know that the body produces energy in three different ways – each of which are influenced by the type of exercise we are doing?

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OPEN WATER SWIM OFF CORNWALL WITH THE MAD HATTERS

OPEN WATER SWIM OFF CORNWALL WITH THE MAD HATTERS

May 15, 2015

Fancy swimming in the clear blue seas around Cornwall? Sign up for one of the Mad Hatter events this summer and enjoy some of the clearest – and friendliest – open water swim events on offer.

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7 IRONS IN 7 DAYS – JOIN IN!

7 IRONS IN 7 DAYS – JOIN IN!

May 09, 2015

Jason Roberts is not your normal triathlete. Sure he plans to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and run 26.2 miles in one day. Ironman distance. All good so far. The amazing bit about about Jason’s plan is he is going to do it EVERY day, for seven days.

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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

April 12, 2015

We catch up with Katerina Tanti - the newest addition to Team Elivar!

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IRISH CYCLING SHOW 2015

IRISH CYCLING SHOW 2015

April 11, 2015

Elivar will be in Dublin for the Irish Cycling Show over the weekend of the 18th-19th of April.

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WHAT IS GLUTEN FREE AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?

WHAT IS GLUTEN FREE AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?

March 26, 2015

What is still being researched is whether whether people can have a sensitivity to gluten but not be diagnosed with Celiac Disease – a condition known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

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ELIVAR OPEN WATER SWIM SERIES – 2015

ELIVAR OPEN WATER SWIM SERIES – 2015

March 20, 2015

We are very excited to announce the initial line up for the 2015 Elivar Open Water Swim Series. Together with Vigour Events – our Scottish event partner from 2014, we are delighted to welcome a new addition for 2015 – the Mad Hatter Velotive Series Events in Cornwall.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE AGE?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE AGE?

February 15, 2015

In this article we look at some of the changes that come with age and how best to adapt our training to ensure that we get the most from our bodies over the long haul.

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SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL AND ELIVAR SPORTS NUTRITION TEAM UP

SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL AND ELIVAR SPORTS NUTRITION TEAM UP

December 19, 2014

Sports Tours International, the UK’s leading independent sports tour operator and Elivar, the sport nutrition specialist for athletes over 35, is proud to announce a strategic partnership commencing December 2014.

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5 WAYS TO AVOID THE FESTIVE BULGE

5 WAYS TO AVOID THE FESTIVE BULGE

December 18, 2014

Here at Elivar we have put some tips together to keep you a lean, mean fighting machine in spite of temptation all around you.

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ELIVAR SPONSORS 220TRIATHLON AWARDS 2015

ELIVAR SPONSORS 220TRIATHLON AWARDS 2015

November 28, 2014

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HIGH GI OR LOW GI – WHAT REALLY WORKS FOR ATHLETES OVER 35?

HIGH GI OR LOW GI – WHAT REALLY WORKS FOR ATHLETES OVER 35?

October 26, 2014

High GI and Low GI – we often hear these terms thrown around in the context of athlete nutrition, but what does GI really mean for an athlete and how does it affect performance and health, especially for the over-35s?

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TEAM ELIVAR TAKE ON THE HAUTE ROUTE

TEAM ELIVAR TAKE ON THE HAUTE ROUTE

October 19, 2014

Billed as ‘the highest and toughest cyclosportives in the world’ the Haute Route series is one of the most challenging cycling events on the sportive calendar.

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A DAY ON THE BIKE WITH LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO

A DAY ON THE BIKE WITH LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO

July 31, 2014

As part of our recent partnership with the Dallaglio Cycle Slam competition winner Niall Todd won a place to cycle part of the UK stage, the route taken just days later by the Tour de France from Leeds to Harrogate.

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LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO CHATS TO ELIVAR ABOUT THE CYCLE SLAM

LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO CHATS TO ELIVAR ABOUT THE CYCLE SLAM

July 15, 2014

Lawrence Dallaglio and his team of core riders took on the grueling Dallaglio Cycle Slam and won. Cycling over mountains and across four countries the team raised a huge amount of money.

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ELIVAR SUPPORTS ENGLISH CHANNEL WORLD RECORD SWIM ATTEMPT

ELIVAR SUPPORTS ENGLISH CHANNEL WORLD RECORD SWIM ATTEMPT

July 14, 2014

Elivar is delighted to be supporting a World Record attempt by six international swimmers – average age 42.

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