Why Do We Sweat?
What is sweat? Although we all have a good idea of what sweat is, surprisingly, the composition of sweat is different depending on what part of the body we are... Read More
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What is Heat Stroke?
What is heat stroke? Heat stroke is when the body can no longer control its temperature. This leads to rapid rising of internal body temperature and failure of the body... Read More
Is it safe to consume electrolyte supplements daily?
We know that electrolyte supplementation is key to ensuring that we are performing at our best during long sessions in the gym, field, or road. However, with the increasing amount... Read More
What is an electrolyte strategy?
Written by Damien Cox – Accredited Practicing Dietitian When we sweat we lose fluid and within that fluid are electrolytes which each have different functions within the body to... Read More
Dehydration vs Overhydration for Endurance Athletes
Written By – Damien Cox Accredited Practising Dietitian Running for multiple hours on end is not only tough from a physical and psychological standpoint but also a physiological as... Read More
How Hydration Affects Your Mood
Written By Damien Cox – Accredited Practicing Dietitian Someone’s Mood is affected by multiple different factors throughout their daily living. Stress, sleep, work, other people, needing to eat are all... Read More
The Effect Caffeine Has on Exercise Performance
Written by Damien Cox – Accredited Practising Dietitian Caffeine can be found in many ways, coffee and tea, soft drink, tablets, powder, in food and in chewing gum. But... Read More
What Are Electrolytes?
As the name suggests electrolytes are substances within the body that carry a positive or negative electrical charge. Electrolytes are essential for life and basic function, such as maintaining electrical... Read More
When is the Best Time to Hydrate for Training?
Written by Damien Cox – Accredited Practicing Dietitian Okay, it’s time to exercise and we want to perform at maximal potential. We should know by now we need to... Read More