Downing two sugary drinks a day will increase your risk of having a heart attack by 35 per cent, researchers warned last week.
Read James article in MensFitness exploring the impact of nutrition on stress
Players drink fluids during the match which contain carbohydrates to refuel the muscles and electrolytes which are vital in helping your body absorb and retain fluid for hydration.
The prime thing for tennis players is the need to balance sweat loss by taking on enough fluids so it doesn’t impair their performance.
James tells Matthew Stone of Performance about the importance of nutrition being enshrined within sporting cultures.
Read this short article which James provided to Men’s Health looking at research and evidence focused around blueberries and chia seeds.
James explains to Telegraph Men ten surprising facts about how footballers are fed.
With a raft of experience honing the diets of elite athletes, sports nutritionist James Collins told us what it’s really worth paying attention to when it comes to eating for exercise.
This summer the back-room boys will also be boosted by the arrival of nutritionist James Collins, on secondment from Arsenal.