135 articles written by Andy Blow
How to START hydrated and why that's so important.
Drinking a strong electrolyte drink to optimise your hydration status before long/hot training sessions and events can significantly improve your performance.
How to stay hydrated when you’re riding L’Etape Du Tour (and other sportives)
If you want to perform at your best during the Etape then getting your training, nutrition & hydration right is going to be very important.
What pro cyclists eat before, during and after a race
Team Sunweb's Pro cyclist Jan Bakelants shared his race-day nutrition regime with us. The former Tour de France yellow jersey holder takes us through is pre-, during and post-race nutrition strategy.
Different types of sports drink and when to use them
Whether a sports drink is hypotonic, isotonic or hypertonic affects how much energy it can deliver and how quickly you can absorb it into your blood stream.
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.
How do Precision Fuel & Hydration electrolytes fit in with your wider fueling plan?
Hypotonic sports drinks are best for staying hydrated but they don't provide all the energy you need. Here's how to get those calories in alongside your electrolyte drinks.
How to rehydrate quickly and improve your recovery
Athletes rarely replace 100% of their sweat losses, so rehydration is crucial. Here's how...
This guy is running 100 marathons in three years...
Richard Keatley has been using our electrolyte drinks for a while now. Last summer he took his hydration strategy to the next level by taking our Advanced Sweat Test. Why?
How to stay hydrated during the Jurassic Coast Challenge
Andy Blow did the Jurassic Coast Challenge again so we put together a recommended hydration plan for the event to help those of you doing it from making the same mistakes he made first time around
What is hyponatremia and how can you avoid it?
Nausea, fatigue, headaches towards the end of race? It could be hyponatremia. A medical term describing low blood sodium levels, often driven by over-drinking
How pro cyclist Jan Bakelants stayed hydrated during La Vuelta
Jan Bakelants won the Yellow Jersey during the 2013 Tour de France, then held it for two stages. He uses Precision Fuel & Hydration to stay hydrated on his bike.
Can you overdose on sports drink?
Is it possible to overdose on sodium by drinking too much of an electrolyte-based sports drink?