Reducing body fat
This is a common goal for many footballers and athletes, at different times of the season, to optimise their physique - and make their...
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Pre-match caffeine
Should I drink coffee before a match? Benefits of caffeine Caffeine can reduce your subjective fatigue, enhance endurance, repeated...
World Water Day
Today we’re celebrating United Nations World Water Day! Planetary health is a key foundation of the work we do at INTRA. From farm to...
The importance of Calcium
Next up in our micronutrient series is calcium. Learn here the importance of calcium, how much you should be consuming, and where you...
Solving for: Increasing muscle mass
Here we share how we’ve used performance nutrition to help an elite footballer increase muscle mass.
The importance of sleep
Sleep is crucial for your skill development during training and performance on match day. Getting this right can be the difference...
The importance of Iron
Next up in our micronutrient series is iron. Learn here the importance of iron, how much you should be consuming, and where you can...
Solving for: Reducing body fat (in-season)
In the next of our ‘solving for’ series we share a case study of our team’s work with an elite footballer: 🏃🏻♂️Presentation: A...
The importance of vitamin D
We kick off our new weekly micronutrient series with vitamin D. Learn here the importance of vitamin D, how much you should be...
The importance of polyphenols
What are polyphenols? Polyphenols are important micronutrients found in a variety of plant-based food and drinks. There are more than...
The importance of magnesium
The next instalment of our micronutrient series focuses on magnesium. Learn here the importance of magnesium, how much you should be...
How heavy training impacts your immune function
In continuation of our immune system series, one key factor affecting the immune system is heavy exercise. Whilst moderate exercise...
Lines of defence
To understand the importance of our immune system and how nutrition and training can influence it, we must first understand how it works....
International Women's Day 2021
Happy International Women's day from INTRA Performance Group. Sport has the power to inspire change and break gender stereotypes. In line...
Solving for: 2nd half fatigue
Want to know how we work with elite footballers? Read our case study.
The best sources of protein
Knowing your protein requirements is only half of the battle; you also need to be aware of the best sources to find protein.
The process of digestion
Understanding how your body works is fundamental to understanding the impact of nutrition. Learn here how our body digests and processes...
The importance of fat
Fats are an essential macro-nutrient for health and energy. Here we help you understand its role, and fat types you should be focusing on...
Optimising body composition
Body composition is regularly measured but not always fully explained in elite football. Learn here the relevance of body fat...
The importance of protein
Protein is a crucial component of an athlete's diet, essential for performance, recovery and growth. Here we share why it is important,...
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