Optimising Fuel and Hydration in Your Athletic Performance with Andy Blow

Andy Blow joins us to discuss the right way to fuel and hydrate your body. He talks about sweat tests and how they can help you balance your intake of fluid and electrolytes. He shares the importance of carb fueling and the benefits of intermittent fasting. He also touches on the effectiveness of the keto diet and fat adaptation.
You might think that you’re already performing at your peak, but you can still push the limits!Optimise proper fueling and hydration to take your athletic performance to a whole new level.
If you want to learn more about proper fueling and hydration, this episode is for you!
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Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Understand your body’s needs better to achieve peak athletic performance.
Learn how much carbs, fluids, and electrolytes your body needs.
Find out how to curb gut issues when hydrating.
Resources
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Precision Fuel & Hydration website - https://www.precisionhydration.com/
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Episode Highlights
[03:51] Andy’s Background
[09:11] The Story Behind Precision Fuel & Hydration
[18:17] Gut Issues & Electrolytes
[21:23] How To Get A Sweat Test
[27:37] The Relationship Between Sodium & Potassium
[27:37] The Role of Magnesium
[37:11] Carb Fueling
[47:54] What’s In Their Gels?
[57:22] Intermittent Fasting
[1:07:14] Find Out How Much Carbs You Need
[1:09:26] Staying True To Their Mission
About Andy
Andy Blow is a sports scientist and co-founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration. He earned his degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. His expertise is sweat, dehydration, and cramping. He was formerly the team sports adviser for the Benetton and Renault and remains the Porsche Human Performance Centre adviser.
An elite athlete in his youth, Andy finished in the top 10 of Ironman and IM 70.3 races, including winning an Xterra World title. His struggles with cramps and dehydration led to his specialisation in electrolyte replenishment and building Precision Fuel & Hydration. He’s a leading figure in sports hydration and has co-authored several studies and books. His works have been published in BMJ Journals, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and Journal of the Endocrine Society.
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