Gloucester Rugby and Nutrition X join the Big Bang Three Counties

Thousands of enthusiastic young people from schools across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, attended a fun-filled day of interactive learning from over 35 different companies wanting to show the next generation of scientists how they can relate the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) they learn in the classroom to what goes on in the world around them.

Nutrition X, the official supplement suppliers to Gloucester Rugby, joined the event to educate young people about the science behind sports nutrition.

James Markey, Managing Director, said:

"All sorts of dietary supplements claim to make you faster, stronger, more energized and slimmer. Athletes train hard to reach their peak performance, so products that offer an edge can be enticing. It is important to know what you are taking and what effects it can have. A sports dietician can assist in evaluating sports supplements and ergogenic aids".

He added:

"Nutrition X has all products 'HFL Tested' to ensure that athletes competing in regular high standard sport are taking accredited, safe and recognised supplements.

"We offer a small but precise product range, to take the confusion away of having a variety of products to choose from for the same training goal. The products have been formulated by some of the top nutritionists in the UK and are designed for athletes participating in regular high intensity sport and training".

Gloucester players, Rupert Harden and Matt Cox, went along and said:

"It is very important for the players to have a good nutrition plan which can support our training and improve performance. Eating right allows the body to adapt to training, helps aid recovery after exercise and attain peak performance".

Gloucester Rugby full back Tom Marshall speaks to the local media this week ahead of the Aviva Premiership Round Four meeting with Newcastle Falcons at Kingsholm (ko 3pm)

Backs Coach Tim Taylor was on media duties this week and, reflecting on Sale and previewing Newcastle, told GRTV that performances are improving week by week especially the team's game management.

Speaking after the game, Charlie Sharples described it as 'the win that has eluded us.' The winger stressed that Gloucester had stayed positive after the first couple of weeks of the Aviva Premiership season and the 26-13 victory over Sale was a result of that focus.