In Saturday in St George, Utah the world’s greatest triathletes will assemble for what some call the toughest test in all of sports – the IRONMAN World Championship. Stars including double British Olympic Champion Alistair Brownlee will be on the start line for an epic test of endurance which stretches for a total of 140.6 … Read more
They say you are what you eat so, for an athlete, that means natural carbohydrates, quality protein sources, good fats, and a variety of vitamin-rich fruit and veg should be the mainstay of your daily diet. And while sports nutrition supplements should never be a substitute for a healthy nutrition plan – which starts with … Read more
Athletes are always looking for methods to improve their performance, and trying a nutritional supplement is a natural step toward this improvement. Both male and female athletes may be willing to take sports nutrition supplements that promise increased time to fatigue, improvement in strength, or decreased body composition. Research on collegiate female athletes suggests that … Read more
Feel like you need to up your recovery game and want a new sports massage gun to help you do it? We’ve taken a look at some of the best options of the market to help you make an informed decision. Massage guns are portable handheld devices that provide muscle tissue with percussive vibration-based input. … Read more
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Electrolyte drinks might just be the solution to a number of your running issues. Yup, things you might have blamed simply on training could be due to sweating out electrolytes and then hydrating with enough water to continue flushing your system! Have you found yourself craving more salt than normal? Feeling a little more fatigued … Read more
Table of Contents Powdered Mix Recipes Powder Boosts Fluid Blend Recipes Over the past several years, the market for sports drink mixes marketed to athletes has mushroomed. Generally, that’s a good thing, as it gives you more options to choose what works best for you. And, sure, a prepackaged sports drink mix is convenient. But … Read more