Why Your Hydration Rule of Thumb Is Wrong
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
When we exercise – especially when we do cardio for extended periods – the increased metabolism results in a thermic effect. In fact, mechanical inefficiency
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
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
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
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
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