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As far as performance-enhancing drugs go, Tokyo has a clean record more than a week in. But if the history books are anything to go by - and with changes to testing procedures meaning it could take longer for any positive tests to be announced - this isn’t likely to hold up.

Athletes around Australia struggle to find the information they need to use certified sports supplements safely. While some will have qualified dietitians and medical professionals at their side, for the vast majority, professional help and a reliable supply of high-quality supplements can be challenging to come by. Batch Tested is here to bridge the gap for athletes that require education about sports supplements while also being a trusted and reliable provider for all things sports supplements

Did you know that according to Sport Integrity Australia warn athletes that 1 in 5 supplements contain banned substances and put you at risk of an unnecessary positive test? When you’re a professional athlete who’s spent countless hours on training, recovery and nutrition, it’s a risk you simply can’t afford to take. Knowledge is power, so let’s help you uncover the hidden hurdles around safe supplements.

In many countries, including Australia, dietary supplements require no pre-approval before being sold — despite being a regulated industry. This means that many products on the market, from domestic and international brands, have not been adequately tested for professional use. Testing is required to prove that the manufacturer has created a product that is safe and free from banned substances. It also means that the ingredients are labelled correctly and are safe for athlete consumption.

Prevention strategies are always the best method to prevent the spread of illness, therefore following health and hygiene protocols will always remain your best “defence” against illness. With this said, there are several other factors that can make some difference to how well your body can resist and fight illness and support your body’s immune functions.

For anyone wanting to gain lean muscle mass, reaching the goal takes a bit more than just having a protein shake post-workout. And the process of gaining lean mass can be different for everyone. We all eat different foods and we all respond to food and exercise differently. We’ve put together and answered 7 commonly asked questions to help.

There are a lot of misconceptions around fat, from both health and performance perspectives. Fat is typically thought of as the fat we store, but fats also play important roles in cellular functions, hormone health and more. Some fats, or what we call the healthy fats, are essential for helping the body to function optimally and need to be obtained from the diet because our body can’t produce these.