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Why Do We Sweat When We Are Hot?
Why Do We Sweat When We Are Hot?

  What Sweating Means Although many people gauge the power of their workouts by the amount they sweat, sweating is actually the body's component to chill itself off and direct its inward temperature. Sweating when hot is an action performed by our...

WIN $750 in Staminade Potion Competition
WIN $750 in Staminade Potion Competition

Share your Recipe to Win! What is your favourite Staminade potion? We give you our recommended directions, but we hear many people have their own formula for using Staminade to stay refreshed and hydrated. Share with us your Staminade brew along with a photo...

Rest vs Recovery
Rest vs Recovery

The Importance Rest & Recovery For Every Athlete Many people tend to think that rest and recovery are same things when viewed from the prism of sports - and when practiced by athletes. People have been using both phrases 'Are you recovering?' and 'Are you...

Sleep for Performance & Recovery
Sleep for Performance & Recovery

How to Sleep Better than Ever As one of the most important functions that feeds us with energy, sleep is vital to the health of every athlete. But more importantly, sleep affects the mood, well-being and most importantly - performance of an athlete during a...

How Long Will My Running Shoes Last?
How Long Will My Running Shoes Last?

What to Look for in Running Shoes If you ask this question every day after you've bought the new running shoes or are considering to buy a pair and want to know if it's worth it in the long run, it's time for answers. While the doctors and shoe companies recommend...

Signs of Dehydration After Exercise
Signs of Dehydration After Exercise

The Importance of Hydration Our bodies are extremely dependent on water for survival. A person can live up to 3 weeks without food, but only 4-5 days without water. Being our second need for survival after oxygen, water is simply the drive that keeps our general...

5 Benefits of Stretching

Why You Should Stretch If you don't stretch out much, you should! Stretching is one of the most important parts when beginning and ending an exercise but also during the day. Apart from the fact that it prevents strain and sprains, there are other benefits of...

Staminade Quenchers
Staminade Quenchers

Get Ready for Staminade Quenchers! The first Staminade Quenchers OT qualifier event is fast approaching and one for those involved in surf boat rowing to get excited about! All four rounds will be held on the Gold Coast, with Palm Beach host to the first round on...

Why Magnesium is Good for Recovery
Why Magnesium is Good for Recovery

Magnesium has been one of the most magnificent minerals found as a great asset to our bodies. In fact, it is the fourth most abundant mineral in the world ensuring good health for each one of us. It’s essential for normal body function, helping cells utilise sugars to...