In recent years, there have been several articles published that discuss the concept of “athlete’s heart,” which is comprised of either scarring or enlargement of the heart tissue over time. Read more
Category: Ironman
Sweating indoors vs. outdoors (and why it matters)
Indoors or not, hydration practices matter and can greatly impact your performance. Read on to discover the ways to mitigate dehydration when on the trainer. Read more
The performance-enhancing benefits of salt, explained
A new study suggests that athletes who consume enough salt can jump farther, react faster and recover more quickly than those who don’t. Read more
Why sports drinks may not be enough to stay hydrated
Endurance athletes who compete in long-distance events of two-to-three hours or more will inevitably face the reality of nutrition planning and execution. Read more
Why is there salt in sweat?
And three other questions you were too afraid to ask. Read more
Ironman Kona: Timothy O’Donnell and other top triathletes
The Ironman World Championship is this weekend, kicking off on the morning of Saturday, October 14. In advance, we are taking you behind the scenes to show how SaltStick will help Timothy O’Donnell, Alicia Kaye and Marko Albert. Read more
Suffer from swollen hands? Here are the causes and solutions for athletes.
Traveling For Your Race? Here Are Nine Tips for Success
Now that we are full-swing into racing season, many endurance athletes are preparing for their big event of the year. Often times, unless one is lucky enough to live in a place like Boulder, CO, that big event involves some type of travel. Read more
Avoid These Five Costly Summer Training Mistakes
If you live in a place that experiences large temperature fluctuations throughout the year, you should be familiar with the impacts climate has on your physical performance. Read more
This Is Why Potassium Is So Important To Exercise Performance
Many physiological processes depend on certain electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of potassium to exercise performance. Read more