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Nutrition

Which energy products are right for you?

To help you select the format of fuel that's right for you, Andy Blow outlines the pros and cons of carb drinks, gels, chews and bars...

14 MINUTE READ
Nutrition

How much carbohydrate do athletes need per hour?

When refining your fueling strategy, the key question to answer is 'How much carbohydrate do you need per hour?'. Sports Scientist Andy Blow outlines the science and basic guidelines for athletes...

15 MINUTE READ
Hydration

How elite athletes prepare hydration & cooling tactics for hot weather

Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explores the findings of a 2019 study that investigated hydration strategies and cooling techniques amongst athletes at the Doha World Champs...

5 MINUTE READ
Hydration

How Coast To Coast winner Dougal Allan uses sodium to aid recovery

Pro athlete Dougal Allan - winner of the 2019 and 2021 Coast To Coast Race - explains how a better understanding of his sodium intake has improved his recovery and reduced his problems with cramps...

4 MINUTE READ
Performance

How to train for hill races

International Mountain Leader and UESCA qualified ultra running coach Sam Hill explains how you can train for hilly races, even if you don't live in a hilly area.

5 MINUTE READ
Performance

How to use the rowing machine for cross-training

Sports Journalist Patrick Wilkins and Masters Rowing Coach Bill Chambers give an insight into how you can use the rowing machine for cross-training...

7 MINUTE READ
Interview

Pro triathlete Sam Appleton on benefits of cross-training

15x IRONMAN 70.3 winner Sam Appleton gives an insight into how spending more time on his gravel bike helped him produce his best on race day.

4 MINUTE READ
Performance

Ultra training: Is it possible to stay injury free?

GB athlete and UKA coach Damian Hall tempts fate by explaining how he's dodged injury niggles for four years despite 100-mile races and training weeks.

8 MINUTE READ
Interview

How Adam Bowden is continuing to learn as a pro triathlete

Pro triathlete Adam Bowden tells Precision Fuel & Hydration about his career progression from racing steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games to winning IM 70.3 races.

4 MINUTE READ
Interview

"Face your fears": Inside training of an XTERRA World Champ

2016 XTERRA World Champion Mauricio Méndez is the one of the most versatile triathletes on the planet and he's shared his training plan with Precision Fuel & Hydration...

3 MINUTE READ
Performance

How does sleep deprivation affect athletic performance?

Sports Scientist Inez Griffin explores the relationship between a lack of quality sleep and athletic performance, and offers practical advice for improving how you sleep.

11 MINUTE READ
Interview

How Zach Josie became 'The Fastest Dwarf On Earth'

Zachary Josie is known as 'The Fastest Dwarf on Earth' and he explains how he uses 3am alarm calls to fit in training (and recovery)...

8 MINUTE READ
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