Hydration and Exercise Performance. Does it Really Matter? So I was fired up from my NSCA conference experience. In my mind, we had two opposing observations about hydration and how it affected physiology and performance. When we did hydration studies in laboratories and climate chambers, we seemed to get a very different response to what we were seeing in By Paul Laursen • 7 min read
One the most mysterious parts to our racing… Nutrition Reaction to the ‘Sports Drink Debate’ Article A recent article by Paul Laursen alluded to the dangers of drinking too much during an iron distance triathlon. Hyponatremia is a serious medical condition and every endurance athlete should be aware of it. While reading this article it is pertinent to ask the question. Who is this article targeted By Paul Laursen • 5 min read
One the most mysterious parts to our racing… Nutrition The Sports Drink Debate: What’s the best nutrition plan for long course triathlon racing? Answer: Drink to thirst, forget sodium, and consume multiple transportable carbs. If you've been keeping up with the news lately, you may have noticed a bit of a buzz on the topic of sports drinks, and how they aren't all they're cracked up to be. This comes on the back of Professo By Paul Laursen • 5 min read
