Jon Hodgkinson
Personal trainer and nutritionist
Jon is a level-3 personal trainer and founder of Real Food Function. He also provides nutritional advice for the coaching outfit, Triathlon Coaching UK. His qualifications include: BSc Open Degree (Hons); Diploma of Intrinsic Biomechanics; L4 Diabetes & Obesity Specialist; L3 Personal Trainer; and L3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
Recent articles by Jon Hodgkinson
Triathlon nutrition: 10 common mistakes triathletes make
Nutritionist Jon Hodgkinson explains how to avoid the 10 most common nutritional mistakes that triathletes often make…
Antioxidants: what they are and why they are important
Wondering what antioxidants are and why it's important to include them in your diet? Nutritionist Jon Hodgkinson explains all you need to know
Best kettlebell exercises for running
Kettlebells are a great training tool, says Jon Hodgkinson from Triathlon Coaching UK. Here are his top kettlebell exercises for improving your run
3 common kettlebell mistakes athletes should avoid
Jon Hodgkinson from Triathlon Coaching UK explains how to to avoid making these three common mistakes when working out with kettlebells...
Can you overdo protein?
Increased your protein intake and now worries you're overdoing it? Well it's very unlikely you're eating too much, says Jon Hodgkinson, nutritionist for Triathlon Coaching UK. Here's his top advice…
What’s the difference between a sports drink and a recovery drink?
Jon Hodgkinson, founder of Real Food Function and resident nutritionist with Triathlon Coaching UK, explains the differences between a sports drink and a recovery drink and when to use each
Is it worth training on a hangover?
Jon Hodgkinson takes a look at how alcohol impacts your training, and more importantly what you can do to keep your weekends full of productive training… even if you've enjoyed a drink or two
5 easy, energy-boosting recipes for triathletes in training
Nutritionist Jon Hodgkinson shares 5 energy-boosting recipes for everything from breakfasts to dinners, snacks to soups…
2 easy slow cooker recipes
The slow cooker is a useful piece of kit for any triathlete, says nutritionist Jon Hodgkinson. Here are two of his favourite slow cooker recipes, one chicken and one beef, to try