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rwawardSmart 1 voted Best Nutrition Product.

Smart 1 energizer Gel has now been voted best nutritional product of the year by Runner's World Magazine.

Following in its first year on the market Smart 1 Energizer Gel was voted best nutritional product in the Runner's World Personal Best Awards 2008

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British Sailing Crew on course for Olympic Glory.

Sarah Ayton, Sarah Webb and Pippa Wilson, boosted their hopes for Olympic glory in Beijing this summer, when they took Gold in the Yngling European Championships. Science in Sport has been working closely with the RYA's Team GBR to develop specific nutrition solutions for the unique demands expected in Beijing this summer.

Hull Kingston Rovers choose Science in Sport as official nutrition partner.

hull_krTo help them go the distance, Hull Kingston Rovers Super League Rugby Team have enlisted the company behind the world’s first isotonic energy gel - ‘GO-Gel’ - which is scientifically proven to increase endurance by forty five percent during exercise. HULLKR

Kingston Rovers’ Head of Strength and Conditioning Billy Mallinson said “We looked at several nutrition companies and product ranges pre-season and for us the choice was easy. Protein supplementation is critical to our sport and products like Rego Rapid, Build and Nocte have been instrumental in developing power and strength. Nocte in particular is a night time recovery drink which improves recovery during the night whilst promoting better quality sleep. The fact that Science in Sport has won a Queen’s Award for Industry in the Innovation category for its GO-Gel, coupled with impressive performance reviews of a number of their other products spoke volumes and made Science in Sport the natural choice. Hull Kingston Rovers has ambitions to become a major contender in Super League rugby this year and we felt that choosing SiS as our nutrition partner will help put the team in even better shape to achieve this.”

Science in Sport helps stars go the distance.

shearerScience in Sport helped Match of the Day duo Alan Shearer and Adrian Chiles complete their 335 mile charity Sport Relief Super Cycle. The pair were raising money to help vulnerable people living incredibly tough lives both in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries. SIS provided the athletes with its range of energy products, including Go Gels, Go Bars and Go Electrolytes. Shearer and Chiles cycled 335 miles from Newcastle to London, via West Bromwich, in just two days. On day one they covered 186 miles, greater than the maximum distance cycled in any one day of the Tour de France, which is 149 miles. Professor Greg Whyte, the Coach and Co-ordinator to Alan Shearer and Adrian Chiles for the Sport Relief Super Cycle, said: "24 hours in the saddle over a 34 hour period for non-cyclists is an incredible achievement. Add to this a total distance of 335 miles with a head wind all the way, rain and at times snow and it makes the successful arrival of Adrian Chiles and Alan Shearer at BBC TV Centre on Friday night a truly epic challenge. Energy supply was fundamental in making the project a success and the advanced nutrition products from Science in Sport were the key to providing what was needed - without SiS success would have been unlikely."

Great Britain’s Short Track Team wins World Championship Bronze Medal.

skatingGreat Britain’s Men’s Relay team produced an excellent performance to take the Bronze medal at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Korea.

With five teams contesting the final it was always going to be a tough race. Korea dominated the race from the start and went on to take the Gold, and after a very close and exciting race which saw the teams overtaking each other almost every lap Canada took the Silver medal, with Great Britain’s team of Jon Eley, Paul Worth, Paul Stanley and Tom Iveson taking a well deserved Bronze medal ahead of USA and Russia.

Toseland starts Rookie year in Moto GtoselandP.

Good luck to James Toseland, 2007 World Superbike Champion, as he starts his rookie year in Moto GP. The first race is this Sunday 9th March in Doha, Qatar, see it live on Eurosport and BBC1. Science in Sport fuelling champions since 1992.

Saints join Science in Sport.

saintsSt Helens RLFC has made a pivotal signing in its bid for the title, as it announces a three year, exclusive sports nutrition sponsorship deal with Science in Sport.

To ensure Saints go the distance this time around, they have signed the company behind the world’s first isotonic gel; GO-Gels, which are scientifically proven to enhance endurance by forty five percent during exercise.

The Saints became the Modern Era’s most successful rugby league team after winning three of the four trophies on offer in 2007. They are determined to go one better in 2008 by adding real substance to the engine room and regard GO-Gels as one of its most important signings in recent years.

The gels are particularly relevant to rugby as independent research carried out by Loughborough University’s Stephen Patterson, confirms GO-Gels’ effectiveness in increasing endurance after prolonged intermittent high-intensity shuttle running.

saints_adSaints’ head of strength and conditioning, Apollo Perelini said: “Forget energy drinks, these products are set to revolutionise how sports people adopt sporting nutritional aids at all levels. The gel uses a unique formulation that makes it possible to take on board significant carbohydrate without compromising hydration. The SiS range of protein products are also pivotal in the fitness and conditioning of our players.”

St Helens’ first Super League home game took place on Friday night (Friday 15th February) and the club secured its first win in front of its home fans.

GO-Gels have already carved a strong reputation and credibility with people who have excelled in sport such as Bradley Wiggins (leading cyclist and Olympian) and arguably the world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Science in Sport at Eurobike eurobike

Science in Sport made a big splash at the recent eurobike show in Friedrichshaven, apart from meeting various new distributors that should ensure your favourite nutritional products are available worldwide, the top cycling teams popped in to discuss the products. Watch this space to see news on new team signing up to use Science in Sport. "With the SiS brand being so strong across europe, we had huge interest", said International Sales Manager Mark Blowers.

Stuart O'Grady talks to International Sales Manager Mark Blowers.

Science in Sport launch Smart 1 Energizer Gel

smart1smlThe latest innovation from leaders in sports nutrition Science in Sport

Smart 1 Energizer Gel combines our unique GO-Gel technology to deliver energy with a whole host of extras.

Imagine a caffeine kick helped along with blood that flows easier, down even the smallest capillaries, delivering more nutrients and stimulation to active muscles

Smart 1 Energizer Gel is more than just GO-Gel with caffeine

Team Science in Sport-Trek

teamsisOn Saturday 24th February at the English Institute of Sport (EiS) Manchester, the UK’s leading sports nutrition company Science in Sport launched their new elite cycling team for 2007. Science in Sport have joined forces with Trek UK, the worlds foremost bike company, to form a unique cycling team - Team Science in Sport Trek for more info - visit

www.teamsis.com

 

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Atlantic rowing raceAtlantic Rowing Race.

Congratulations go to Olympic Champion James Cracknell and BBC TV Presenter Ben Fogle who 49 Days, 19 hours and 8 minutes after leaving La Gomera in the Canary Islands crossed the finish line in Antigua in the Atlantic Rowing Race. They claimed first place in the doubles class and third boat overall having only been beaten by two crews of four. A pretty impressive performance especially as Ben had never rowed before hooking up with James last summer. During their time at sea the pair had battled against three low pressure systems, two tropical storms and the tail end of a hurricane.

The weather conditions during this, the fourth edition of the Atlantic Rowing Race have been less than favourable, causing all sorts of problems for the racing fleet of 26 boats. When James and Ben crossed the finish line their remaining rowing seat only just held out and the tolls of the last 49 days at sea could clearly been seen on their faces.

Science in Sport supported James and Ben with Rego Total Recovery Sports Fuel and GO~BARS. For more information visit www.2meninaboat.com.

Tim Lawson - Queen's award fo industryQueen’s Awards for Industry - Innovation

Her Majesty’s representative the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth JP, presented Science in Sport with the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, Innovation, at the company’s production facility in Altham on July 5th. Accompanying the Lord Lieutenant were the local Majors and other guests included some of Science in Sport’s commercial and business associates along with representatives from various academic institutions who have conducted scientific research over the years on SiS products.

The sports world was represented by current World Champions Victoria Pendleton and James Hickman, World Super Bike rider Chris Walker, elite triathlete Tanja Slater and British Cycling’s Performance Director David Brailsford MBE.