Hydration, Fueling and Performance Advice for Athletes
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How to START hydrated and why that's so important.
Drinking a strong electrolyte drink to optimise your hydration status before long/hot training sessions and events can significantly improve your performance.
Why do athletes suffer from cramp?
Cramping is very common amongst athletes. Here's the latest research on why cramps occur and some practical advice on how to get rid of exercise-related cramp.
Why sodium is crucial to athletes performing at their best
Many athletes understand that replacing the sodium lost when they sweat is important for maintaining performance, but they don't really know why. Here's why...
How professional rugby players tackle the heat
New South Wales Waratahs' Head of Performance, Nick Lumley, explains how the Super Ruugby side approach fueling and hydration before, during and after matches...
How to fuel and hydrate during training sessions
You have a race plan, but how does that translate into your training sessions? Read on to find out...
8th Annual Cramp Survey Results: Common causes of and cures for cramp
More than 600 athletes took our 8th Annual Cramp Survey and we've shared the data to give you an insight into the potential causes and solutions to Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps...
Do you have hyperhidrosis or are you just really sweaty?
If you've ever wondered if your sweat levels are a little too high, read on to learn about a condition called hyperhidrosis...
Fuel and Hydration: The Essential Collection
An organised way to wade through our core fuel and hydration blogs, and learn all about race nutrition.
What's your recipe for cramping?
We share the results from our 7th Annual Cramp Survey to give an insight into what might be causing your cramps and how you can overcome them...
How to fuel and hydrate UltraSwim 33.3
A fuel and hydration guide for athletes taking part in UltraSwim 33.3.
Hydration and fueling recommendations for Pickleball
This blog includes hydration and fueling recommendations for pickleball players before, during and after matches.
Can you train your gut to tolerate more fluid?
The science shows that it's possible to train your gut to consume more cabohydrate, but do the same principles apply to fluid intake?
Hydration and fueling recommendations for tennis players
Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explains how to stay properly hydrated and fueled during your next tennis match...
How useful is the Gatorade Gx Sweat Patch?
We've been thoroughly testing Gatorade's Gx Sweat Patch since it was launched and have shared our thoughts on its utility here.
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...