Fueling Tips

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Sylvain Cachard shares his move toward longer race formats, how his fueling strategy evolved, and his role in developing the Näak Boost Energy™ Gel with Näak.

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In his article, discover our coffee-loving ambassador who will never go on an adventure without his coffee beans.

During physical activity, staying hydrated is often overlooked. Our bodies require more than nutrients and energy, it also needs water to maintain your water balance. Here, we will tell you all you need to know about your water balance, staying hydrated and what happens if you are dehydrated. 

We discuss about maintaining your water balance, the consequences of dehydration and tell you how to hydrate before, during and after physical activity for maximum performance. We also include a hydration schedule you can save on-the-go whenever you need!

Keeping your muscles ULTRA fueled before, during and after your physical activity may be the best way to fuel thank them for their hard work. Here, Näak brings you 6 ULTRA fueling foods for endurance athletes. These foods will be sure to fill your glycogen stores to make sure your body is not depleted of energy. We mention research supporting eating oatmeal, peanut butter, hydration mixes, energy bars, energy gels and cricket powder. All nutrients, including macro and micronutrients are mentioned, along with their benefits for overall health and performance.

More than just an aspect of an athlete's life, sports nutrition is a cornerstone of athletic performance. Focusing on training alone will not allow you to push your limits if you overlook the nutritional aspect. While the human body is capable of storing the energy needed (in the form of glycogen) for about 20 miles of intense effort, running a 26 miles marathon is a real challenge.

No doubt, each time you’re on your next trail run, your body is challenged differently. But there is one thing that is constant: it is your body at work. This means making sure you are fueling your body properly to feel replenished and empowered to go on your next adventure.

After intensive training, your body needs only one thing: to recover. This phase is absolutely essential! With time and proper nutrition, your body will be less vulnerable to injury and able to work harder. And yes, it' s after training that your body develops its performance ! Today we will give you 6 Nutrition Tips to optimize your recovery !