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Dehydration vs Overhydration for Endurance Athletes

Dehydration vs Overhydration for Endurance Athletes

Written By – Damien Cox Accredited Practising Dietitian   Running for multiple hours on end is not only tough from a physical and psychological  standpoint but also a physiological as... Read More
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How Hydration Affects Your Mood

How Hydration Affects Your Mood

Written By Damien Cox – Accredited Practicing Dietitian Someone’s Mood is affected by multiple different factors throughout their daily living. Stress, sleep, work, other people, needing to eat are all... Read More
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The Effect Caffeine Has on Exercise Performance

The Effect Caffeine Has on Exercise Performance

Written by Damien Cox – Accredited Practising Dietitian   Caffeine can be found in many ways, coffee and tea, soft drink, tablets, powder, in food and in chewing gum. But... Read More
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What Are Electrolytes?

What Are Electrolytes?

As the name suggests electrolytes are substances within the body that carry a positive or negative electrical charge. Electrolytes are essential for life and basic function, such as maintaining electrical... Read More
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When is the Best Time to Hydrate for Training?

When is the Best Time to Hydrate for Training?

Written by Damien Cox – Accredited Practicing Dietitian   Okay, it’s time to exercise and we want to perform at maximal potential. We should know by now we need to... Read More
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Dehydration, Alcohol and Hangovers

Dehydration, Alcohol and Hangovers

Written by Damien Cox - Accredited Practising Dietitian Humans have used alcohol in many different ways for thousands of years, a germ killer, as fuel, and for stripping paint. However... Read More
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Dehydration and Performance

Dehydration and Performance

Written by Damien Cox - Accredited Practising Dietitian   It is well understood that being hydrated can help with our overall health. We’ve all been told to stay hydrated and... Read More
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Why is hydration important for soccer?

Why is hydration important for soccer?

Hydration is often seen as an easy thing to get right. We sweat when we train and all we have to do is drink enough water and electrolytes to replace... Read More
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Nutrition and Hydration Needs for the Half and Full Marathon

Nutrition and Hydration Needs for the Half and Full Marathon

Nutrition and Hydration Needs for the Half and Full Marathon Runner’s training and competing in half marathons and marathons have been shown to cover between 50-150km a week in their... Read More
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