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Whether they like it or not, athletes often find themselves as frequent flyers. Racing overseas can look glamorous, but what people often don’t see on social media is the struggle of being cramped in an economy-class seat for 16 hours. As one of the worlds top Ironman triathletes, Sarah Piampiano is no stranger to the… Keep Reading
Emirates Team New Zealand have won the oldest trophy in sport, The America’s Cup, for the 3rd time. Many around the world can’t wrap their heads around why a country like New Zealand can be so enthralled (at least every few years) by sailing. In the United States and indeed most other places, sailing is a… Keep Reading
It’s not uncommon for an athlete to go up in distance throughout their career. Some go from the 1500m to the 5,000m, or the 10,000m to the half marathon, but few have ever increased the distance by over 50-times! Yet that is exactly what former World 800m Silver Medallist Nick Symmonds will endeavour to do… Keep Reading
Summer is great, but performing in the heat can be tough – especially when you’re not adjusted to it. Heat is an issue that effects all levels of athlete and competition, but there are a few proven ways to maximise your performance in hot weather and potentially get an edge on the competition. The study below… Keep Reading
The following is the abstract from The Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Skin Tattoos Alter Sweat Rate and Sodium Concentration LUETKEMEIER, MAURIE JOE; HANISKO, JOSEPH MICHAEL; AHO, KYLE MATHIEW Abstract The popularity of tattoos has increased tremendously in the last 10 years, particularly among athletes and military personnel. The tattooing process involves… Keep Reading
WHY AM I SO HUNGRY? It would seem logical that exercise is associated with increased energy expenditure and therefore increased hunger and drive to eat, so why is it that we often feel extra hungry on days off training? Firstly, let’s revisit some basics of metabolic physiology. Several factors contribute to your hunger levels, not… Keep Reading
In this video, our resident Sports Nutritionist Elizabeth Inpyn covers the best way to fuel before running. A post shared by Elizabeth_Nutrition Coach (@inpyn) on Jun 6, 2017 at 12:41pm PDT Keep Reading
There are no alternative facts about dehydration… It’s science. This post originally appeared at vitafoodinsights.com as a guest contribution from SOS co-founder & CEO James Mayo. WHY IT MATTERS Dehydration is a concern for everyone; during a normal day, the human body loses around two litres of water simply through breathing, sweating, urination and bowel… Keep Reading
When we talk about fitness in a literal sense, we think about being physically fit and healthy. But for me, and many other people in my position, fitness is often the the foundation for every life decision I make. If I’m not reaching my full potential physically, I am unable to do my job right.… Keep Reading
The only way to tell the story of SOS is through the people pushing themselves everyday to be the best can they be. Whether its winning the Indy500 or running the Boston Marathon, THE SOURCE is home to all the amazing stories across Our Rehydrated World. Keep Reading
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