The field of sports nutrition is constantly evolving as we learn more about the demands that intense exercise places upon an athlete. The biggest changes in sports nutrition have been as a result of sophisticated testing of athletes in training. By monitoring athletes throughout their training, it is possible to measure accurately what their needs are.

The good news for everyday athletes is that this information trickles down eventually to all of us, enabling us to take advantage of advice and knowledge that just a few years ago was the preserve of Olympians.