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The Importance of Electrolytes in Hydration and Performance

Electrolytes play a crucial role in hydration and performance. In this guide you'll understand their function and how maintaining the right balance is essential for optimising athletic performance and overall well-being.
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The Ultimate Guide to Electrolyte Powder

Electrolyte powder has become increasingly popular among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals who lead active lifestyles. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of electrolyte powder, its various types, benefits, and how to choose...
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When to Take Electrolytes: A Comprehensive Guide

Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about electrolytes. Including the role they have in maintaining the proper functioning of our bodies and when to take electrolytes.
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How to fuel an IRONMAN

Written by IRONMAN athlete, Hannah Munday From Triathlon to IRONMAN Growing up in Leicestershire, my parents very selflessly supported my swimming aspirations as a young girl. I swam competitively between the ages of 11 and...
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8 Running Recovery Tips to Help You Recover Quickly

Our rapid guide to running recovery has all the running recovery tips you need to help you bounce back faster and stronger. And hopefully keep you off the physio’s table.
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What to eat before a run (and what to avoid)

Getting your pre-run fuelling right - what works for one runner might cause cramps in another. Here’s everything you need to know about pre-run nutrition, so you can push for that optimum performance.
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What Is Maltodextrin and Why Are Natural Sources of Carbohydrates Better?

Maltodextrin is a common food additive that is widely used in the food industry. In this article we'll uncover the truth about maltodextrin and why natural sources of carbohydrates are a better, healthier choice.
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Marathon Training: How To Fuel Your Marathon Training and Race Day

Struggling with bonking, or blowing-up, whilst cycling during endurance rides? Find out why synthetic gels and bars are often the root of this sudden loss of energy and how real food prevents this much-dreaded issue -...
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6 problems with traditional energy gels solved

Traditional energy gels have a wide range of undesirable side effects... tummy trouble, artificial taste, gloopy texture – often all three. Forget about them all, here are the biggest problems with traditional energy gels and...