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
Category: Triathlon
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
This is what happens when potassium levels are too low
Extreme fatigue, cramping, and constipation. This blog post explains why low potassium levels could be the cause of these unpleasant symptoms. Read more
Why is there salt in sweat?
And three other questions you were too afraid to ask. Read more
Buccal Mucosa: Why your mouth is key to fast-acting electrolytes
SaltStick Fastchews owe their fast-acting power to the way the body absorbs electrolytes through the mouth. But what does that mean exactly? Read more
Thinking of going ketogenic? You’ll need extra salt.
The ketogenic diet is growing in popularity these days, due to perceived benefits of weight loss, nutrient density and mental clarity. Commonly overlooked with this diet, however, is the resulting need for increased sodium consumption. Read more
Introducing Sam Hitch and His Inspiring 3,900-Mile Triathlon
At SaltStick, we are proud to sponsor top athletes in the fields of triathlon, running, tennis and more. We are inspired by our athletes and admire the hard work and time they have dedicated to achieving success. Read more
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