by Fixx Publishing | Feb 20, 2025 | News, Top Tips
Cramp Myth-Busting: 5 Common Misconceptions About Muscle Cramps Muscle cramps affect as much as 90% of athletes during their career [1], and they affect males more often than females. This could be due to the fact they have more fast-twitch muscle fibres, which are...
by Fixx Publishing | Feb 18, 2025 | News, Top Tips
U.S. Marathon Hydration Strategy: Tips from ACSM & Fixx Nutrition As runners around the world prepare for the 2025 marathon season, training plans are well underway for some of the biggest races on the calendar. The US hosts some of the most iconic marathons,...
by Fixx Publishing | Feb 13, 2025 | News
Did you know that muscle cramps hit between 30% and 50% of marathon runners? For rugby players, it’s as high as 52%, while triathletes top the list at 67%. What makes these percentages so high for these types of athletes? The answer lies in the loss of key...
by Fixx Publishing | Feb 3, 2025 | News, Top Tips
Every athlete needs the right fuel to make it through their most challenging races. And for some of the participants at the recent Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB event in New South Wales, Fixx Nutrition was a key part of their energy supplementation as they tackled...
by Fixx Publishing | Jan 28, 2025 | News, Top Tips
We’ve all seen the catchy ads and celebrity endorsements for major sports drinks, but what really makes them great? Truth be told, a lot of sports drinks on the market aren’t loaded with much besides sugar. While your body does need glucose as its primary energy...
by Fixx Publishing | Jan 23, 2025 | News, Top Tips
For anyone who has trained hard in sweltering conditions, they’ll have a fairly good understanding of how much faster cramp can set in. While most people know that heat plays a major role in dehydration, what often isn’t considered is the impact to your electrolyte...
