The importance of electrolytes in sports activities
Electrolytes are very important for athletes. During exercise, you lose not only fluids but also electrolytes through sweating. But what are electrolytes?
Electrolytes are very important for athletes. During exercise, you lose not only fluids but also electrolytes through sweating. But what are electrolytes?
You may have heard about the topic among athletes or read about it in your favorite sports magazine. Not surprisingly, creatine is a well-known and frequently used supplement among athletes. As someone interested in optimizing exercise and nutrition, you are probably wondering about creatine and whether you should start taking it. We are happy to give you a brief explanation about creatine.
The cold weather has been here for a while. The layers of clothing can no longer be ignored. Some athletes take a break, while others continue training, whether indoors or not. More and more athletes use virtual programs and smart trainers in the winter. After all, winter is of great importance to lay a good foundation for a successful summer. But what do you eat and drink during indoor training?
Due to the wide range of sports drinks and all their names, it is not always clear to athletes what is most suitable for sports efforts. However, there are important differences in the composition that should be taken into account. In this blog, we will teach you about the main differences between 3Action Sports Drink, Energy Mix, and the Carbo Loader. This way you are always well-prepared when exercising.
The use of caffeine in sports has already generated many discussions: some swear by its benefits deep in the finale, and others call it nonsense. In this blog, we take a closer look at the use of caffeine and guarana in sports.
After a lovely holiday, the moment soon comes when everyone has to go back to school or work. Sports are often put on the back burner after this period. Moreover, early September guarantees the daily morning chaos. Every holiday again, you make resolutions to do better this time, unfortunately. 3Action would like to support you in the morning chaos and finding your sports routine.
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Collagen as a supplement is growing in popularity among athletes. Science is also paying more attention to it. The right nutrition and supplementation can take your training to the next level as an athlete.
Good hydration is essential, especially during exercise. Everyone knows that drinking is an important element. However, it is often unclear how much and what you should drink.
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Do you exercise regularly? In that case, proteins are of great importance to you.
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A good start is half the battle. Are you training for one of the biggest running events in the country? Or would you like to improve your running performance with the right nutrition?
Carboloading literally means raising carbohydrates and involves loading additional sugars to optimize the energy supply in your muscles.
Every physical effort requires an energy expenditure that needs to be compensated for, for example by energy gels. The goal is to quickly replenish the depleted energy reserves and thereby also to delay fatigue during training or racing and to continue to perform optimally.
The Tour de France: 3 weeks race, 21 stages: that is 21 days on the bike, a little rest, talking to the press, ... and eat, eat, eat. But what does a rider of team Wanty-Groupe Gobert eat before, during and after the rides?
Our weight consists of 60% water, so this is really the main component of our body. For our health and a good balance of our organism, every moisture loss should be compensated. Finally, without water, we can only survive for a few days.
Why is recovery after sports so important? And how do we deal with that? What happens to our muscles during exercise?
It’s still winter! Some athletes take a break during winter time. Is this necessary? Should you give up on your sport during the cold winter months? The answer is NO! It is not necessary to stop your favorite sport during the winter. Your body can perfectly adapt to the cold weather. Below you can find some tips.
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