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Podcast 3: Chris Martin | Guiding Ocean Rowing Teams Across the Atlantic

In this episode, we talk with ocean rowing expert Chris Martin, the ground contact and weather router for Project Empower. Chris shares his journey from elite rowing into ocean rowing, including what took place during his gruelling first-ever row across the Atlantic. He also provides us with an update on how the Project Empower team are progressing.

September 19, 2022
1 min read

Podcast 4: David Nyika | Training, Using Freeze-Dried Meals and Life as a Professional Boxer

We talk to NZ Olympic Athlete and Professional Boxer David Nyika about his journey as an athlete, the differences between amateur and pro boxing and what it's like to train with Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker. He shares how he uses Radix Freeze-dried meals, why it makes meal prep simple and what his plans are for the future.

September 19, 2022
1 min read

Podcast 5: Lincoln Dews | Elite Level Ocean Sports, Smashing Course Records & Remaining Mentally Resilient

Learn more about world champion paddle boarder Lincoln Dews. We discuss his background in Ironman racing and how it's shaped his approach to competing at an elite level in ocean sports today. Lincoln also shares all the details on his most recent challenge- The Yukon River Quest, a gruelling 715km paddle race in Canada. We get an insight into the preparation required for such an event and hear more about his tactics & strategy. He shares what it takes to remain mentally resilient and how to perform even when it feels like things are going wrong. Lincoln also gives us an exciting update on his next big challenge!

September 19, 2022
2 min read

Meal Range Shelf Life Extension

From today, July 12th, 2022, we are excited to announce that we are extending the Best Before Date of Radix meal ranges to 5 years from the date of manufacture and significantly increasing our estimated shelf life to 10+ years. Provided products are stored accordingly.

August 19, 2022
1 min read

Protein for metabolic performance.

Protein is an essential nutrient that mainly serves as the “building blocks” for the cells in our bodies. It is a broad term that accounts for a vast number of molecules. Protein structures are made up of combinations of 21 smaller molecules, called amino acids. Aside from structural and functional roles, protein can also be broken down to function as a source of energy

August 08, 2022
4 min read

Nutrition guide for strength and power.

Strength and power are two terms that generally refer to short, explosive exercise efforts. They are essential components of many sports, and athletes often develop specialised training to maximise their efficiency. Many metabolic processes contribute to strength and power, and utilising relevant nutritional concepts can help to maximise force production.

August 08, 2022
5 min read

Nutrition guide for ultra-endurance.

Ultra-endurance refers to your body’s capacity to sustain exercise for a very long time period. It is mainly determined by the body’s ability to generate and utilise energy through multiple metabolic processes. Ultra-endurance is growing in popularity, with events that last hours, days, and even weeks becoming more common in the athletic and recreational fields.

August 08, 2022
6 min read

Nutrition guide for endurance athletes.

Endurance refers to your body’s capacity to sustain exercise for an extended period. It is determined largely by the ability to distribute oxygen around the body and utilise it for energy production within the muscles. Many sporting disciplines require an endurance component, and in many cases, it is the key determinant for success.

August 08, 2022
6 min read

Vitamins & minerals for metabolic performance.

The term micronutrients is a broad classification that includes both vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are organic (carbon-based) compounds produced by living organisms, such as plants and animals.

August 08, 2022
5 min read

The role of the microbiome in metabolic performance.

The microbiome is an aspect of nutrition that often gets overlooked, especially in the athletic community. However, our bodies have co-evolved with thousands of species of bacteria, to the point where we now rely on their function to optimise our health. Providing your microbiome with the proper nutrients can have vast implications on your health and your ability to achieve peak performance.

August 08, 2022
4 min read

Fats for metabolic performance.

Fats are a critical part of any diet, providing the body with its primary source of long term stored energy. Many other metabolic pathways, such as membrane formation and hormonal control, rely on an adequate fat supply to function. There are many different types of fats, some that are beneficial to health and some that are very detrimental. Understanding the role of fats is an essential part of developing a performance-based diet.

August 08, 2022
5 min read

Carbohydrates for metabolic performance.

Carbohydrates consist of sugar molecules found as both simple structures or longer, more complex chains [2]. They are the body’s most efficient energy source for metabolism and cellular processes. There are three types of carbohydrates; sugars, starches, and fibre.

August 08, 2022
4 min read

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