Our Optimum Insider experts cut through the myths and break down the real science - giving you the advantage to train smarter, recover , and unlock more from your performance.

“Eat, sleep and nutrition. And that should be your foundation.”

Professor Shona Halson - Expert in recovery

“Refuel with carbohydrate, repair with protein, rehydrate with your fluids and then sleep is a huge one. So these are kind of our non-negotiables of recovery.”

Clare Farrell - Expert in nutrition for team sports

“The training that they do is fantastic, but all the good stuff actually happens in recovery.”

Professor Stu Philips - Expert in Protein

“Whey protein really rises to the top as being one of the highest quality. It's got all of the essential amino acids. So all of the building blocks that we really need to build muscle… it's kind of the the Gold Medal protein so to speak. ”

Professor Stu Philips - Expert in protein

Meet the Optimum Insider experts

+1000 papers published, +50,000 citations working with world top athletes separating fact from fiction to give you the inside advantage when it comes to training and nutrition.

How does protein work?

Why is Whey Protein Isolate a Superior Ingredient? Extra Filtered, Rapidly Absorbed

How does Protein support your performance?

Support Muscle Growth & Repair

How much protein do you need per day?

How much protein do I need?

Find out in under 60 seconds with our protein calculator

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Watch the full discussions around Protein

Video 1:Protein guidelines are keeping you weak?

Video 2: Marketing or Muscle?

Video 3: Recovery scores