Archive for March 2016
What is Pain?
By Nick Burrows, MTP Exercise Physiologist Pain is a long studied and misunderstood concept, however recent insights have led to greater understanding of what pain is and how it comes about. The first thing we need to realise is that pain is an output of the brain, not an input from the tissues of the…
See MoreKnow your supplement: Creatine
In the first of a series of blog posts, MTP’s resident Sports Dietitian Juliana Lisboa takes a look at common supplements taken by athletes. What is Creatine, and how can you benefit from it? Check it out. What is it? Creatine Phosphate (CrP) is an important fuel source in maximal sprints of 5-10 seconds, which are seen…
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