Education

At Martel Performance, we believe education is the foundation of athletic success. Our resources are designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimise your performance, enhance recovery, and make informed decisions in every aspect of your training and lifestyle.

Is your PAYE tax code correct and is sufficient tax being deducted from your salary?

This is often a source of confusion for footballers and an incorrect tax code leads to unexpected tax bills....
August 19, 2025
- Whether sleep trackers are helpful or harmful
- Why focusing only on activity can be misleading
- How over-reliance on tracking can cause anxiety
- The benefits of newer trackers for recovery...
August 12, 2025
For most athletes, when they think of performance, they think of the field. But there is an often-neglected tool hiding in plain sight: sleep. Your sleep season provides the foundations for rebuilding, resetting and preparing your body to push even further tomorrow....
August 5, 2025
- Why understanding the value of sleep helps you stick to it
- How little time athletes actually spend competing vs recovering
- Why sleep is one of the biggest untapped performance tools
- A breakdown of where your real gains happen during the season...
July 22, 2025
- What happens when your sleep goes off track
- Common reasons sleep gets disrupted
- Why it matters when sleep quality drops
- How to get your sleep routine back on track...
July 15, 2025
We’ve all been there – it’s 9pm and we are feeling peckish after dinner. So, we head downstairs to grab a little snack, whether it be leftovers, a bag of crisps, or a sweet treat. But how does this affect our performance as athletes, and how can we manage our eating schedule to prevent spontaneous snacking after dark?...
July 8, 2025
Your gut does more than just digest food—it plays a powerful role in your performance, recovery, and overall health. In this article, we break down what the gut microbiome is, how to keep it in good shape, and why that matters for athletes like you....
July 1, 2025
- Common questions about using electronics in the bedroom
- Why electronic devices can disrupt sleep quality
- The psychological attachment many people have to their devices
- The importance of creating a tech-free sleep environment...
June 24, 2025
For elite athletes, nutrient timing is a critical component of performance and recovery. This piece outlines the physiological and performance-based reasons why eating at the right times matters. Properly timed meals enhance energy availability....
June 16, 2025