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Once you've thoroughly reviewed the Essential Knowledge, dial in your fueling with these research-based articles and hot tips. You'll find specific advice on pre- and post-exercise fueling. You'll learn why complex carbohydrates are superior to simple sugars and we'll share our tried-and-true recommendations for an epic race. Info on allergens, fueling for kids, and much more is also included. Once you're done here, check out our weekly educational articles found in Endurance News Weekly or dive into our How to Fuel Guides.

Proper Fueling - Pre-Workout & Race Suggestions
Though the recommendations outlined in this article may seem counterintuitive, they make perfect sense...
What to Eat Pre-Race
What advantages are achieved by consuming carbohydrates sooner than 3 hours as opposed to later...
Off Season Supplement Suggestions
Excellence in athletics is a year round proposition
Why We Use A 3:1 Ratio In Recoverite
Research supports the concept for combining proteins and carbohydrates during the 120-minute window of opportunity
Supplement Suggestions for Your Epic Workouts!
When you've got long, tough workouts planned, you need the best supplement support possible...
Magnesium's Major Role in Mental Health
Clinical trial reveals that magnesium supplementation reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Carbohydrates 101
The primary source of muscle energy production is Adenosine Triphosphate - ATP.
The Endurolytes Rationale
Why should the body be exposed to a minimal electrolyte dose during extreme losses?
Post-Exercise Meal: Carbs Alone or Carbs + Protein?
We are often asked to support the hypothesis that supports adding protein to carbohydrates...
Osmolality Review: The Biochemistry of Fuels Absorption
Our position is that each individual athlete has a set reasonable osmolar pressure which changes...
Muscle Cramps
Muscle cramps as defined by sport scientists in human performance laboratories is not well investigated...
How to Supplement for Athletes
Does your diet provide you with all the nutrients you need?
Epic Sessions - Supplement suggestions for workouts and races
There you have it, my epic workout/race supplement program.
The Hammer Nutrition Fuels
A guide to what they are are and how to use them.
Hammer Nutrition products are kid friendly!
Kids don't need more sugar, salt and citric acid!
Complex Carbs – Still the Quality Choice
A closer look at the science reveals the truth about this critical aspect of sports...
What Makes Mito Caps so Essential
BY STEVE BORN Athletes should be particularly interested in maintaining the optimal functionality of the...
Eat Healthy Foods, Reduce Depression Risk
BY STEVE BORN When you consistently consume fruits, vegetables, nuts, healthy fats, and other nutritious...
How should a person replace electrolytes and fluids during endurance efforts?
Individual biochemistry and the common physiology of exercise metabolism
Less is Best - The Right Way to Fuel
At Hammer Nutrition, we consistently deal with many fueling myths...
Hydration - What You Need to Know
By Steve Born How your cooling system works When we exercise, we burn molecular fuel...
Electrolyte Replenishment - Why It’s So Important and How to Do It Right
  By: Steve Born Steve's nearly three decades of involvement in the sports nutrition industry,...
L-Carnitine - Is It Good or Bad for your Heart?
L-carnitine is an amino acid that performs three very important functions that enhance athletic performance:...
What is polyethylene glycol?
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a petroleum-derivative compound...
Tips for a Successful Half or Full Iron Distance Triathlon
By: Steve Born Steve's nearly three decades of involvement in the sports nutrition industry, as...
Staying Alert at Night During Ultras
If you're doing an ultra distance race, one where you'll be racing through the night...
Satisfying Hydration Requirements Prior to a Workout or Race
Here are a couple recommendations for ensuring that you're properly hydrated prior to the start...
REM Caps for Restless Leg Syndrome
The results of a new study showed significant benefits for relief of Restless Leg Syndrome...
Quality Control - Hammer Nutrition Supplements
Now more than ever, the quality of the raw materials that go into any supplement...
New Endurolytes Use
My Endurolytes have been sitting in the cupboard with all the chilly weather we've been...
Make It Easy to Get More Protein
I mix Hammer Whey into natural peanut butter. It stabilizes the oil in the peanut...
Lose Those Last Few Pounds of Fat
So, the racing season is almost here and you're getting pretty fit& with the exception...
Keeping Premixed Bottles of Sustained Energy or Perpetuem Cold at Special Needs
Thanks to Al Lyman and Tony McCray for these tips!If you're doing an iron distance...
Increase Fiber, Minimize High GI Carb Consumption
To help prevent weight gain, especially during the off-season, keep dietary fiber intake above 30...
How is xylitol and stevia used in your products?
The secret to how we're able to make a drink that's short on overt sweetness...
Hammer Nutrition Treatise
By: Brian Frank Brian Frank's uncompromising commitment to superlative customer service, unlimited free educational resources,...
Frozen Hammer Gel
Want a cool treat on your next run or ride? Try freezing your Hammer Gel!...
Elevate hGH While Sleeping
Elevating Human Growth Hormone (hGH) levels is the surest way to enhance athletic performance and...
Caffeine Reduction Prior to Racing
Thanks to Hammer Nutrition client Dr. Michael Cohen for this information:Tolerance does develop with chronic...
Be Vigilant With Dietary Sodium Intake When Using Race Day Boost
Most everyone consumes 6000-8000 milligrams of sodium per day, an amount that's two to three...
An Easy Way to Take Race Day Boost
Thanks to Hammer client Anthony Parsells for this Hot Tip...I measure one teaspoon into a...
Allergen Information
This article describes which of our products contain allergen information.Milk Hammer Whey - Derived from...
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