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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.

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Nutrition

9,000 calories a day?! 5 things we learned on a pro cycling training camp

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Nutrition

Beat The Wall! Race Day Nutrition

ExtraMilest host, Foris Gierman, asks Andy about how athletes can overcome common fueling and hydration mistakes...

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Nutrition

The art of gut training: plan, prepare and execute

Pro endurance athlete Dougal Allan shares an insight into how he trains his gut to be able to tolerate more carb on race day.

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Performance

Should you exercise when you’re ill?

Registered Dietitian, Lexi Kelson, shares the key information that will help you decide whether to train or rest when you're ill.

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Performance

Hot vs cold: How a pro triathlete fuels and hydrates

Patagonman Xtreme Tri winner, Laura Siddall, explains how she adapted her strategy for racing in the cold compared to the heat of Hawaii.

8 MINUTE READ
Performance

West’s World: From shovelling mouse poop to triathlon’s fastest runner

Fleet-of-foot pro triathlete, Jason West, opens up on the mindset change that reset his career...

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Performance

Stronger after 40: The benefits of strength training

Masters cyclist Dr Bryce Dyer shares the insights he's learned from his experience of taking up strength training again at the age of 48...

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Nutrition

A short history of sports nutrition (and how carbs became king)

Sports Scientist Andy Blow shares a potted history of sports nutrition, from Greek tragedies and hipster cocktails, to the current high-carb approach...

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Hydration

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...

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Performance

5 ways to mentally prepare for an endurance event

Sports Psychology Consultant and elite ultrarunner, Lucie Hanes, shares five ways you can psychologically prepare for your next endurance event...

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Hydration

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...

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Nutrition

How to Fuel & Hydrate for IRONMAN & 70.3

Sports Scientists Emily Arrell and Andy Blow share race nutrition insights from our Athlete Case Study database.

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Performance

The Big Interview: Victor Campenaerts

Sports writer Tim Heming interviews pro cyclist Victor Campenaerts to find out how the former time-trial specialist has reinvented himself to remain competitive in the peloton.

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Hydration

Is A Lack Of Salt Holding You Back In Cycling?

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