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Protein is a macronutrient made up of little building blocks called Amino Acids. Amino Acids are kinda like legos and those legos form the structure of our muscles, joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, hair, antibodies, hormones, enzymes, & both LDL and HDL cholesterol. Basically, we are protein and it's important that we eat plenty of it to optimize our performance as endurance athletes.   Every day we exist and especially when we exercise, we put a strain on our muscles, and they break down naturally and then rebuild themselves through a process called protein synthesis.   You may or may not...

In this article, we explore the role that glucose plays in hydration. Some people have an aversion to having sugar in their hydration drink but if you're serious about rapid hydration, you'll definitely want it.   A Brief History In the 1960's a chemist by the name of Dr. Robert K. Crane discovered that the body's ability to absorb sodium was dependent on glucose. When glucose is in the small intestine, sodium is absorbed more quickly, which draws more water into the bloodstream. In other words, the right ratio of glucose and sodium accelerates the rate at which water is absorbed by the...

Every endurance athlete has likely experienced GI issues at one point.  It sucks. It slows you down, and it can kill your performance. The first thing most people look to change is their nutrition regimen and that's important. All of our products were designed to go easy on the GI tract and for most people, that's all they need to get a handle on it. For others though, GI issues remain.    Gut Training Studies have been done showing that you can actually "train your gut" to be able to handle a higher intake of carbohydrates without GI problems. We'll dive into the science in a second...

Here are 4 reasons why it should be a part of your recovery. 1. Essential Amino Acids. Complete proteins are proteins that contain all 9 essential amino acids. Essential amino acids are the building blocks of protein and crucial for muscle recovery. Whey protein has an incredible range of amino acids.    2. Fast Absorption  Recovery is a time frame game. The faster you can get protein and glucose into your muscles, the faster you can get back out and do it all again. For that reason, whey protein is the "go-to" for optimum recovery.   3. High Bioavailability Bioavailability is a fancy...

Video Summary   Your body really struggles to process calories as the temperatures rise!   Here's what you need to do. #1 Dial back your calorie intake by about 30-40%. #2 Increase your electrolyte intake by as much as 100%. #3 Increase your water intake by about 50%.   Here's a tip!   Mix 1 scoop of our 333 Half Evil Endurance Drink, which is very calorie-dense, with 1 scoop of our original Carborocket Hydration Electrolyte Drink, which is heavier on electrolytes.   In a 24 oz bottle that will equate to about 200 calories and 500 mg of sodium plus other...