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Category: Fire & Rescue
How Firefighter Brian Hackenburg Lost 50 Pounds and Transformed into a Fitness Role Model
When he toes the line at the Boston Marathon this spring, Brian Hackenburg will have raced more than 100 times to promote firefighter fitness. Read more
How to Stay Hydrated When Working in the Heat
Construction workers, landscapers, fire and rescue personnel, manufacturing laborers, electricians and other individuals who spend most of their days exposed to heat all have one thing in common: a risk for dehydration. Read more
Why SaltStick Partner Brian Hackenburg Races Marathons in 46 Pounds of Firefighter Gear to Raise Fitness Awareness
Salt and Constipation: Three Weird Ways Salt Can Help with an Ailment
To put it bluntly, salt is some pretty potent stuff. Read more
This Is Why You Don’t Want to Suffer from Heatstroke
In our last blog post, we discussed the different ways in which the body is affected by heat. Read more
It’s Hot: Humid vs. Dry Heat
Unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere, you’ve probably been enjoying the steady rise in outdoor temperatures. Gone are the 100(+) inches of snow in Boston, as well as the single-digit temperatures most of us dealt with in January. Read more
Why You’re Craving Salt (And What To Do About It):
We’ve all been there: A craving for something strong. It’s not sugar — sweet foods sound unappealing. No — we want savory. We want feel-good comfort food. We want salt. Read more
Ratios and Hydration: How SaltStick Removes the Guesswork
The hydration process is one of the more fascinating things about endurance nutrition. Specifically the fact that hydration is based on ratios and not absolute values. Read more
Why You Need Salt (And Where To Get It!)
If you’ve ever tasted sweat dripping down your face, you’re well-aware of its saltiness. When we exercise, we lose both water and salt in the form of sweat, and these need to be replaced both during and after our workout. Read more