by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Sep 15, 2022 | Sports nutrition
The best way to prepare for a marathon Taper Most training plans will have you taper for about 3 weeks prior to the marathon, this is a gradual decrease in your activity and running distances before the big day. This helps you maintain some fitness but unload...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Apr 17, 2018 | Sports Injury, Sports nutrition
What is carbohydrate loading? Carbohydrate loading is a concept that both athletes and the general pubic know of. This is largely due to the marketing of carbohydrate based products such as whole grains, sugary snack foods and sports drinks being the champion or elite...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Apr 5, 2018 | Sports nutrition
What’s the best way to rehydrate? Drinking water is usually the first line strategy to replace fluids lost through sweat, however consuming large amounts of plain water is not recommended to replace fluid or electrolyte losses and can lead to hyponatremia and...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Apr 2, 2018 | Sports nutrition
How to hydrate for a marathon Dehydration can have a serious negative effect on performance. As little as 2% dehydration causes: 8% loss of speed 10% loss of strength 20% loss of cognitive function Dehydration occurs through loss of sweat from the body, mainly in the...
