Hydration, Fueling and Performance Advice for Athletes
How to optimise your triathlon taper
Studies have suggested you can expect a performance boost of 2-3% from effective tapering. That's >5mins off a 6hr Half Ironman! Here's how to realise those gains...
Hydration/nutrition tips for XC and Marathon Mountain Bike races from elite rider Stu Bowers
Stu Bowers races for SCOTT Racing. Here's Stu's take on how to hydrate and fuel effectively for MTB racing...
How to stay hydrated (and train for an Ultraman) in a war zone
Tommy Bowling is training for an Ultraman whilst serving in Afghanistan. He's working/training in 120°F (49°C) desert heat, so hydration is a BIG challenge for him. Here's how he does it...
How much dehydration can you tolerate?
The consensus is that some level of dehydration is acceptable (maybe even desirable) rather than aiming for 100% replacement of sweat during exercise. But why?
Can hot drinks help you perform in cold weather?
Should you be drinking warm drinks when training/racing in cold climates? Does it help you stay hydrated and improve your performance in other ways? Find out...
What we learned from getting our Sweat Test data published
We’ve been Sweat Testing athletes for years and so we’ve gathered a unique and interesting database of information on the composition of athlete’s sweat...
Should your hydration strategy change as you get older?
Older athletes tend to pee more, retain less water due to decreased muscle mass and have a diminished sense of thirst. This makes getting your hydration strategy right even more important...
Should you go training on Christmas Day?
It's dedication shown over the other 364 days of the year that'll help inch you towards your goals. You won't get extra credit for going out on December 25th!
How Jasmijn Muller won the World 24-hour Time Trial Championships
Jasmijn matched the World Record of 433.2 miles to win by over 19 miles! We caught up with her to get some insight into what it takes to perform at your best in extreme conditions for a FULL DAY...
How to combat the dehydrating symptoms of the menopause.
Suffering from hot flushes? Night Sweats? Cramp? This blog aims to help you understand some of the symptoms of menopause so you're better equipped to ease them.
How to minimize alcohol's effects on your waistline
How can you enjoy a few drinks whilst minimising the impact on your waistline? Jack from Porsche Human Performance shares some tips.
This guy rose 400 places in his Ironman races in less than a year...
There are few things more satisfying than hearing from a Precision Fuel & Hydration athlete who's chuffed to bits with a result they've just achieved...