The Sweat Rate Formula | How to Calculate Your Sweat Rate

The Sweat Rate Formula | How to Calculate Your Sweat Rate

Every athlete should know how to calculate their sweat rate in order to have a hydration target. The goal is to see exactly how much dehydration you incur during your workout and in turn, determine your hourly fluid replacement (how much you need to drink). When you are done with this sweat rate formula, you will have a hydration target that you can use in both training and racing.
The Truth about Tart Cherries

The Truth about Tart Cherries

Are tart cherries just another “superfood” trend or are they the real deal?   You’ve probably seen the headlines about tart cherries and the potential impact they can have on performance and recovery. And if...

When to Eat to Improve Performance

When to Eat to Improve Performance

As nutrition professionals, we get a wide range of questions thrown at us. The big question from professionals, Division I collegiate athletes, and all the way to weekend warriors training for their first 10k is:...

Why We Shouldn’t Avoid Carbohydrates

Why We Shouldn’t Avoid Carbohydrates

Have you ever wondered how some people are able to perform so well hour after hour, day after day? Is it genetics, lifestyle, or some type of superhuman power?   Many factors affect a person’s ability...

Repair - Muscle Recharge

Repair - Muscle Recharge

Why all the fuss with Recovery? Endurance athletes push their bodies to the limit, depleting essential nutrients during intense training sessions and races. The key is optimising recovery, which lays in a well rounded approach...

Should Endurance Athletes Take Creatine?

Should Endurance Athletes Take Creatine?

Creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders. Learn how this science-backed supplement can help endurance athletes boost sprint power, speed recovery, and improve hydration — without unwanted bulk.
How Much Protein Do Endurance Athletes Need?

How Much Protein Do Endurance Athletes Need?

Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders—it's a critical part of endurance performance. This article breaks down how much protein runners, cyclists, and triathletes really need, when to take it, and how a strategic liquid nutrition plan can help you hit your goals without overcomplicating your fuelling.
Sodium Citrate for Athletes: Explained

Sodium Citrate for Athletes: Explained

Whether you're training for an ultra or grinding through sweaty summer sessions, understanding how you sweat is essential. That’s where personalisation comes in. And for athletes with high sodium losses, there's a specific ingredient that can make a big difference without wrecking the flavour of your sports drink: Sodium Citrate.
The Science of Recovery

The Science of Recovery

Stretching, hydration, protein, massage, compression, cryotherapy — With so many recovery techniques out there, how do you know what actually works? We dig into the research to separate science-backed strategies from mere fitness folklore.