By 'diet' we mean nutrition. Energy is the prerequisite for all physical activity and is obtained from what we put into our bodies. It is essential that during training the body has the right amount of energy it needs to perform a given task, meaning that how we choose to eat and supplement is the difference between a good workout and an incredible one. The best thing to remember is that good nutrition is about developing good habits and minimising (if not losing) bad ones.

Healthy eating plays a major part in achieving fitness and what supplements are able to do is give your body that extra push, and the advantage of having exactly what it needs to be at its best. Carbohydrate, protein and fat are the three main energy fuels used in exercise, the preferred source of fuel for the muscles being glucose formed from the breakdown of carbohydrates and stored in the muscles as glycogen. Protein, for example, is one of the most important parts of an athlete's diet and regardless of whether the goal is weight loss, fat loss or to increase muscle, it's essential. Supplements are the perfect way to ensure your body receives an adequate supply.