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This is a common question asked by endurance athletes. When you get down to it, endurance athletes are bodybuilders, moulding and training their bodies hard to achieve the desired athletic results. The truth is that endurance athletes and bodybuilders have similar protein requirements; however, their bodies use this protein differently.

Heat is a major stressor on our bodies and it is important during heat waves to be even more conscious of our hydration levels. This is especially important for those of us who work or train outside and are exposed to the often harsh elements. People aged over 65 years should also take extra care during hot weather as the elderly are more prone to heat stress than younger individuals.

Summer is here and no doubt, you are all going to keep physically active while at the same time enjoying the great outdoors and our beautiful summer weather. As the weather becomes warmer, many of us often forget to drink enough to keep hydrated. Fluid lost as sweat during physical activity can increase daily fluid requirements considerably.

Stress is not just something that we get from work. The physiological response to stress is also activated when we train. It may not affect each of us in the same way, but straining muscles, raising blood pressure and increasing metabolism are all processes that are typical of stress. So does that make training bad?

As the weather begins to warm up, we all start thinking about pulling out our summer wardrobe. Even if you have been training all year, you may still want to tone up and cut down a couple kilos for the summer season. While training is obviously an important component to any weight loss program, there are also supplements that may improve fat burning and may increase the efficacy of your weight loss program.

Endura Sports Energy Gels are a convenient energy source packed full of electrolytes, energy boosters like caffeine, and a blend of immediate impact and slow release carbohydrates to sustain energy levels. You can store them on you and just take with water as you need. They are an easy way of keeping glycogen and hydration levels up and are suitable for taking either during the whole event, or to get you through when you hit the wall.