Proper hydration is critical for endurance athletes. Unfortunately, actually meeting that goal is not so easy. As reported in the April 2015 issue of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, ... Continue Reading
4 Tips for Acclimating to Winter Training
Training in the winter brings some unique situations and demands. As a result, training in the elements has some great rewards that are usually avoided by many. We have a higher resistance to going for a ... Continue Reading
An Athlete’s Guide to Hydration: When, What, and How Much
We have been having some really hot weather recently in the United Kingdom. The heat generated some discussion amongst members at my local cycling club about what one should do whilst out riding or ... Continue Reading
Science Examines Rehydration After Weight Cutting
As a coach I became an expert in weight cutting for MMA athletes. I did this because there is a need for it. Some of the practices I’ve witnessed to cut weight are simply ridiculous and often extreme. ... Continue Reading
How Long Does It Take to Get Hydrated?
How long does it take to get hydrated before training? Just 45 minutes, says a recent study from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Challenging the popular notion that complete hydration ... Continue Reading
Why and How to Stay Hydrated
You work out hard, so you want to get the most out of your body. You know being properly hydrated can mean the difference between a great gym session or a mediocre one. So, are you properly ... Continue Reading
Staying Hydrated Helps Heart Rate Recover Faster
When we exercise - especially when we do cardio for extended periods - the increased metabolism results in a thermic effect. In fact, mechanical inefficiency in the conversion of energy in the actual work ... Continue Reading
Drinking Cold Water Could Aid Your Performance
After a hard workout on a hot day there is nothing like a cold shower and guzzling ice water. It’s a primal human urge to seek out nice, cold, delicious water when your insides are piping hot. There’s a ... Continue Reading
Cold vs. Room Temperature Water During Workouts
Hydration is vital to an athlete’s performance, and usually the liquid consumed is cold, because not many people find a warm beverage to be refreshing during a workout. Few studies have investigated how ... Continue Reading
Calcium Bicarbonate Water Improves Hydration After Exercise
A recent study published in the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests mineral waters with high concentrations of calcium and bicarbonate can improve hydration in athletes after short term ... Continue Reading
Product Review: SodaStream Home Soda Maker
We all know how important it is to drink water, but sometimes drinking water can feel like a chore. Water just isn’t that exciting and there are a lot of other, and not nearly as healthy, things out there ... Continue Reading
