Joseph's Strength Trainer and Nutritionist, the renowned George Lockhart explains:

Q: Why does Joe take a spoonful of Manuka before training?

That sweet taste tricks you into thinking you have more carbohydrates than you have in your system. So you can go harder, longer, stronger & faster.

Manuka honey is going to give your body a longer-burn of energy. And because it’s natural, there’s no crash or additives in your body that can come with synthetics. It’s one of the best pre workout foods I’ve discovered. Ive used with Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker with great results. 

Q: What about after training, do you include Manuka honey for recovery?

Yep sure do. The body needs fuel as part of your daily nutrition and when you exercise you need to replace. We use Manuka for:

Energy Replenishment: Your muscles burn through glycogen for fuel during exercise. Eating carbs after a workout helps to restore these energy stores so you have energy for the future. 

Recovery: Balanced nutrition after a workout supports the body's recovery process, helping to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Manuka honey gives fuel for muscle recovery from amino acids.