Training
Fitness
Strength, walking, hybrid racing and the fuel that holds up in South African heat.
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- 10 November 2026 — Lift for Longevity: Why Strength Training Is the Best Thing You Can Do After 35
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Department- How do you fuel and recover for the Cape Epic?
- How should you fuel for Ironman 70.3 South Africa?
- How should you fuel for the Cape Town Cycle Tour?
- How should you fuel for trail runs in South Africa?
- Should school athletes take supplements in South Africa?
- What should you eat, drink and take during the Comrades Marathon?
- What should you take for the Two Oceans Marathon?
- Which supplements are useful for rugby players in South Africa?
- Which supplements help CrossFit athletes in South Africa?
- Which supplements help powerlifters in South Africa?
Hydration and endurance
Department- Do caffeine gels improve endurance performance?
- Do salt tablets prevent cramps?
- Do you need electrolytes or is water enough?
- Do you need protein during ultra events?
- Electrolyte tablets vs powders: which is better?
- How do you avoid hitting the wall in a marathon?
- How do you carb load for a marathon?
- How do you make a homemade electrolyte drink in South Africa?
- How do you stay hydrated training in summer heat in South Africa?
- How does 32Gi compare with other South African gels?
- How many carbs per hour do you need for a marathon or ultra?
- How much do electrolyte powders and tablets cost per serving in South Africa?
- How much sodium do you need per hour when running in South African heat?
- How much water should runners drink in hot weather in South Africa?
- Is 32Gi a good sports nutrition brand in South Africa?
- Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink?
- Is coconut water better than a sports drink?
- What are the best energy gels in South Africa?
- What are the best hydration tablets in South Africa?
- What is hyponatraemia and how do runners avoid it in South Africa?
- What is the best carb drink for cycling in South Africa?
- What is the best electrolyte powder in South Africa?
- What is the best recovery drink after a long run in South Africa?
- What is the cheapest energy gel per 30 g of carbohydrate in South Africa?
- Where can you buy energy gels and electrolytes in South Africa?
Also on the desk
All answers- Can you trust supplement advice from gym shop staff in South Africa?
- How much should you lift and eat for muscle after 60?
- Is collagen useful for runners and athletes in South Africa?
- Is creatine useful for runners and cyclists?
- Should runners take iron supplements in South Africa?
- What supplements should a gym beginner buy first in South Africa?