Hydrogel technology is making a wave in the sports nutrition scene with products like Maurten hitting the market. But what is a hydrogel? And is it beneficial to endurance performance?

Joining me on the podcast is exercise physiologist at the Australian Catholic University, Andy King. Andy co-authored the review paper on all of the research to date on hydrogels and their effect on endurance exercise performance. There is no one better suited to answer these questions for us! 

In this episode we cover:
What is a hydrogel?
How does it work?
Are there any negative effects of using a hydrogel compared to regular sports drinks and gels?
What does the research to date say - Does a carbohydrate hydrogel improve exercise performance?
Does a carbohydrate hydrogel improve gastrointestinal tolerance compared to regular sports drinks and gels?
Is the premium price of hydrogel products worth the investment?



LINKS:

Connect with Andy King onTwitter​​

Read Andy’s review paper HERE: Carbohydrate Hydrogel Products Do Not Improve Performance or Gastrointestinal Distress During Moderate-Intensity Endurance Exercise

Read Josh’s paper here: Glucose and Fructose Hydrogel Enhances Running Performance, Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation, and Gastrointestinal Tolerance

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Hydrogel technology is making a wave in the sports nutrition scene with products like Maurten hitting the market. But what is a hydrogel? And is it beneficial to endurance performance?
Joining me on the podcast is exercise physiologist at the Australian Catholic University, Andy King. Andy co-authored the review paper on all of the research to date on hydrogels and their effect on endurance exercise performance. There is no one better suited to answer these questions for us! 
In this episode we cover:
<ul>
<li>What is a hydrogel?</li>
<li>How does it work?</li>
<li>Are there any negative effects of using a hydrogel compared to regular sports drinks and gels?</li>
<li>What does the research to date say - Does a carbohydrate hydrogel improve exercise performance?</li>
<li>Does a carbohydrate hydrogel improve gastrointestinal tolerance compared to regular sports drinks and gels?</li>
<li>Is the premium price of hydrogel products worth the investment?</li>
</ul>
 
LINKS:
Connect with Andy King on <a href="https://twitter.com/andyjking?lang=en">Twitter</a>​​
Read Andy’s review paper HERE: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343185145_Carbohydrate_Hydrogel_Products_Do_Not_Improve_Performance_or_Gastrointestinal_Distress_During_Moderate-Intensity_Endurance_Exercise">Carbohydrate Hydrogel Products Do Not Improve Performance or Gastrointestinal Distress During Moderate-Intensity Endurance Exercise</a>
Read Josh’s paper here: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353639576_Glucose_and_Fructose_Hydrogel_Enhances_Running_Performance_Exogenous_Carbohydrate_Oxidation_and_Gastrointestinal_Tolerance">Glucose and Fructose Hydrogel Enhances Running Performance, Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation, and Gastrointestinal Tolerance</a>
Join the to catch me LIVE on Coffee &amp; Questions. On the first Thursday of every month at 8:30am AEST (Brisbane time). Come and pick my Advanced Sports Dietitian brain on anything endurance nutrition-related. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/DietitianApprovedCrew">Dietitian Approved Crew Facebook Group</a>
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Welcome to the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Podcast! Brought to you by Advanced Sports Dietitian, Taryn Richardson. Listen as I break down the latest science to give you practical, easy to digest strategies to transform yourself into a Supercharged Triathlete! You have so much untapped potential...and I want to help you unlock that with the power of nutrition.

Triathlon Nutrition Academy

What is a Hydrogel? Does it improve endurance performance? with Andy King

Here’s the truth about triathlon race nutrition…

Failing to plan is planning to fail. So many triathletes completely wing it when it comes to race nutrition. They’re not prepared at all or it’s way too late. They haven’t practised and rehearsed and that can end badly on race day. You spend months training in preparation for the big day - why would you leave something like race day nutrition to chance?

If you want to be successful on race day, whatever that looks like for you - you need to start preparing early. When do you start planning? That will depend on the distance you’re racing.

Tune in for my dietitian approved tips to get organised with your race nutrition plan depending on the next event you’re preparing for. We know that athletes with a plan perform better than those that don’t.

Connect with me here:

To learn more about theTriathlon Nutrition Academy, head HERE | www.dietitianapproved.com/academy

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Here’s the truth about triathlon race nutrition…
Failing to plan is planning to fail. So many triathletes completely wing it when it comes to race nutrition. They’re not prepared at all or it’s way too late. They haven’t practised and rehearsed and that can end badly on race day. You spend months training in preparation for the big day - why would you leave something like race day nutrition to chance?
If you want to be successful on race day, whatever that looks like for you - you need to start preparing early. When do you start planning? That will depend on the distance you’re racing.
Tune in for my dietitian approved tips to get organised with your race nutrition plan depending on the next event you’re preparing for. We know that athletes with a plan perform better than those that don’t.
Connect with me here:
To learn more about the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, head <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">HERE</a> | <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">www.dietitianapproved.com/academy</a>
See behind-the-scenes action on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved/">www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved</a>
Follow along on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved/">www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved</a>
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When Do You Start Planning Your Race Nutrition for a Triathlon Event

Embarking on a journey towards triathlon is not just about physical endurance; it's about mental fortitude and personal transformation. Join me as we dive into the inspiring story of Chris Kenon, a triathlete from North Carolina, USA, as she shares her remarkable journey from complete novice to seasoned competitor.



Learning to Swim with YouTube:
Chris didn’t plan to be a triathlete. She was a runner, but a chance encounter led to a spot in a team, which quickly escalated from just completing the run leg to signing up for a full Ironman. It was a daunting task for someone with limited cycling experience and who couldn’t swim, but she didn’t back down. Chris taught herself to swim in a local pool by watching YouTube Videos! She tried to mimic their form and practised until she was confident enough to tackle the race.



Transformation through Dedication:
Chris's journey goes beyond athletic achievements, delving into a transformative shift in her health and well-being. She’s candid about her battles with obesity and low-self esteem that drove her to start a significant weight-loss journey.

Body transformations aren’t something we discuss a lot because they aren’t the purpose of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. My goal is to teach athletes how to fuel and eat properly, which can have this as an effect. However, it’s an important part of Chris’s story that shows her power of determination and the shift in her priorities as she learned more about health and fitness.



Embracing Nutrition as the Fourth Leg of Triathlon:
As Chris progressed deeper into Triathlon, the importance of nutrition became evident. Through the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, Chris learned valuable lessons about fueling her body for optimal performance. She’s tracking nutrient intake, planning meals, and consciously building healthy nutrition habits.

One of her biggest changes was embracing carbohydrates in her diet. Before the Academy, she viewed them as the enemy, but she now appreciates the vital role they play in fuelling her body as an endurance athlete.

Another big change was eating more fruit and vegetables and a larger variety of them. She used to keep things simple with chicken & broccoli and filled in the nutritional gaps with supplements. Now she eats a huge variety of nourishing food in her diet and gets the nutrients she needs naturally, not from a pill.



Chris has made incredible progress and is a testament to the power of dedication, resilience, and self-belief in achieving athletic success. Many triathletes come from a similar dieting background to Chris, so I know her journey will resonate with a lot of you. She has built a solid foundation of nutrition and mindset that will support her to continue to push her limits. No matter what crazy goals she sets for herself.





LINKS:

Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery:dietitianapproved.com/checklist



Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart

It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo!



Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy



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The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy



Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Embarking on a journey towards triathlon is not just about physical endurance; it's about mental fortitude and personal transformation. Join me as we dive into the inspiring story of Chris Kenon, a triathlete from North Carolina, USA, as she shares her remarkable journey from complete novice to seasoned competitor.
 
Learning to Swim with YouTube: Chris didn’t plan to be a triathlete. She was a runner, but a chance encounter led to a spot in a team, which quickly escalated from just completing the run leg to signing up for a full Ironman. It was a daunting task for someone with limited cycling experience and who couldn’t swim, but she didn’t back down. Chris taught herself to swim in a local pool by watching YouTube Videos! She tried to mimic their form and practised until she was confident enough to tackle the race.
 
Transformation through Dedication: Chris's journey goes beyond athletic achievements, delving into a transformative shift in her health and well-being. She’s candid about her battles with obesity and low-self esteem that drove her to start a significant weight-loss journey.
Body transformations aren’t something we discuss a lot because they aren’t the purpose of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. My goal is to teach athletes how to fuel and eat properly, which can have this as an effect. However, it’s an important part of Chris’s story that shows her power of determination and the shift in her priorities as she learned more about health and fitness.
 
Embracing Nutrition as the Fourth Leg of Triathlon: As Chris progressed deeper into Triathlon, the importance of nutrition became evident. Through the <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">Triathlon Nutrition Academy,</a> Chris learned valuable lessons about fueling her body for optimal performance. She’s tracking nutrient intake, planning meals, and consciously building healthy nutrition habits.
One of her biggest changes was embracing carbohydrates in her diet. Before the Academy, she viewed them as the enemy, but she now appreciates the vital role they play in fuelling her body as an endurance athlete.
Another big change was eating more fruit and vegetables and a larger variety of them. She used to keep things simple with chicken &amp; broccoli and filled in the nutritional gaps with supplements. Now she eats a huge variety of nourishing food in her diet and gets the nutrients she needs naturally, not from a pill.
 
Chris has made incredible progress and is a testament to the power of dedication, resilience, and self-belief in achieving athletic success. Many triathletes come from a similar dieting background to Chris, so I know her journey will resonate with a lot of you. She has built a solid foundation of nutrition and mindset that will support her to continue to push her limits. No matter what crazy goals she sets for herself.
 
LINKS:
Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist">dietitianapproved.com/checklist</a>
 
Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/kickstart">dietitianapproved.com/kickstart</a>
It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo!
 
Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy <a href="http://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">www.dietitianapproved.com/academy</a>
 
Website: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com">www.dietitianapproved.com</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved/">@Dietitian.Approved</a>  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triathlonnutritionacademy/">@triathlonnutritionacademy</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://wwww.facebook.com/DietitianApproved">www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved</a>
 
The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. <a href="http://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">www.dietitianapproved.com/academy</a>
 
Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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