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Training in the Heat: How Your Electrolyte Needs Change

South African summers are tough on athletes. Training in the heat isn't just about drinking more – your body loses a different mix of electrolytes, and...

30 Sep 2026 · 2 min Read →
Athlete sweating during a hard sessionHydration

What Dehydration Really Does to Your Performance

By the time you feel thirsty, your performance has usually already started to drop. Thirst lags behind what's actually happening in your body. The 2% line...

30 Sep 2026 · 2 min Read →
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Caffeine and Performance: What the Research Says

Caffeine is one of the best-researched performance aids in sport. Used well, it can help you hold a harder effort for longer. Used badly, it barely...

30 Sep 2026 · 2 min Read →
Runner recovering after a hot training sessionHydration

Sodium: The Endurance Nutrient Most Athletes Overlook

Most athletes plan their carbs to the gram, then treat hydration as "drink when thirsty". On a long Comrades training run or a hot Cape Town...

30 Sep 2026 · 2 min Read →