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The human body is basically a big battery, and it’s made mostly of water. Electrolytes are salts that dissolve into positive and negative charges that conduct electricity in water – of which our body is about 70%. Also known as ions, these charges are crucial because they control the flow of water in our cells and… Keep Reading
We all know that hydration is critical for performance and recovery, but what are some of the tell-tale signs that you may be dehydrated? Former professional triathlete and coach Elizabeth Inpyn outlines 5 Quick Ways To Spot And Stop Dehydration. Thirst: The most obvious clue is your own thirst mechanism. Dry mouth and/or eyes can… Keep Reading
So the final race of the 3-week assault has come to an end. With another successful result I have managed to claim my 3rd win in a row at Ironman 70.3 Campeche in Mexico. The past week was a tough one and included; a long travel day from Argentina, having to shift from freezing conditions… Keep Reading
Fresh off his win at IRONMAN New Zealand, SOS athlete Terenzo Bozzone has taken another victory – this time over the 70.3 distance in Argentina. That was tough! Ironman 70.3 Bariloche in Argentina brought on the hardest of conditions with the start being in 7-degree air temperature and course being relentless throughout the bike and… Keep Reading
Reflecting on 2017, I have come to terms with the following: As much as I would love the Ironman World Championship to rotate locations like every other sport and the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, it is not going to happen any time soon. I need to adapt to the conditions in Kona or choose a… Keep Reading
Ironman New Zealand – What a day. Written by Terenzo Bozzone (PC: IronmanNZ) My 10th time toeing the start line down here in Taupo and I was very excited for the race. I had clear objectives of what I wanted to achieve out there, but the main excitement came from my brother Dino tackling his… Keep Reading
Your body doesn’t need to be detoxed; it’s already doing a very good job of this itself. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that detox diets actually work, yet the word ‘detox’ has been hijacked by charlatans selling green juice and colon cleanses. If toxins really did build up in a way your body… Keep Reading
SOS now contains 20% RDI of Zinc, an important nutrient that helps your immune system and metabolism function. Of the trace minerals, Zinc is second only to iron in its concentration in our body. The addition of this essential micronutrient means SOS can give you even more of what your body needs to get the… Keep Reading
Performance in a marathon is about controlling the controllable. Train hard, recover well and the variables associated with fitness are minimised. Practice pace judgement and the likelihood that you reach your goal begins to increase. Fuel and hydrate properly and you maximise the chances of avoiding ‘the wall’ or the myriad of other names associated with… Keep Reading
Hydration has always been important to me. I love to sweat and I love to move, but I hate to cramp up. I have always done my best to make sure I am well hydrated to prevent cramping, but there are only so many bananas I’m willing to eat to load up on potassium. Speaking of… Keep Reading
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