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Samantha Ecker is a triathlete and ambassador for Amacx Sports Nutrition. On October 14, Samantha took part in the Ironman race in Kona, which is considered the most prestigious competition of the season. The participants had to swim 3.8 kilometers, ..

ARE ELECTROLYTES IMPORTANT FOR ATHLETES?Electrolytes are recommended by many performance nutrition and lifestyle brands. After all, they're big business. But what are they and do they actually improve performance?Here's a quick summary of what we kno..

As we've all known for a long time, carbohydrates improve performance during longer endurance activities. Staying hydrated can help prevent severe dehydration and also contributes to performance. But is it best to drink sports drinks, gels or bars, b..

Guidelines 10 years ago indicated that carbohydrate intake during exercise should be 30-60 grams per hour. In some situations, this led to an intake of 90 g/h. However, an article was recently published that suggested an intake of 120 g/h in mountain..

Sodium bicarbonate, also called baking soda, is a common household item that many of us are familiar with. What some may not know is that the International Olympic Committee considers sodium bicarbonate to be among the top 5 ergogenic aids to enhance..

WHAT IS SODIUM?Sodium is the most talked about electrolyte. It is often talked about in relation to hydration but what exactly is it and what exactly does it do?Sodium plays a role in fluid balance, absorption of water, regulation of blood pressure a..