{"id":67188,"date":"2024-03-08T08:32:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T06:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=67188"},"modified":"2024-03-11T13:42:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T11:42:55","slug":"win-a-kap-sani2c-team-entry-with-usn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/win-a-kap-sani2c-team-entry-with-usn\/","title":{"rendered":"Win a KAP sani2c team entry with USN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stand a chance to win a team entry for two worth R19 750 to the 2024 or 2025 KAP sani2c<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winning team can choose to ride the race or the trail in 2024 or choose between any of the three events in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ENTER: Click on the link<\/a> and fill in the form to sign up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entries close on the 31st of March 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will get a free USN Endurance Supplement Guide as an added bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beat Heat & Hydration with USN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are a professional athlete training for an endurance event or simply exercising to improve your overall health and wellbeing, hydrating your body with the correct fluids could be the difference between success or failure. Hydration is essential for your body to function correctly, but it is even more crucial while exercising in higher temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact of heat on your body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During physical activity, it is normal for your body\u2019s core temperature to rise, but if you add intense heat to the equation, the high temperatures can result in your body losing excessive fluids through sweat. Even though sweat is your body\u2019s natural way of cooling itself, extreme heat can result in your body losing its ability to cool down effectively, as particles on your skin meet warm particles in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does this mean for people competing in endurance events? When exercising in intense heat, your body will have to work harder to cool down, sending more blood to your skin and away from your muscles. A higher body temperature can decrease muscle endurance, making it difficult for your muscles to contract over longer periods. It can also have an impact on your energy levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to stay hydrated during endurance events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Exercising during high temperatures can significantly impact your health, endurance, and stamina, which is why it is essential to ensure that you stay hydrated with the correct fluids when competing in endurance events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water is crucial for hydration, but sometimes it just isn\u2019t enough. Endurance athletes should try to consume products consisting of a good balance of carbohydrates and electrolytes, such as USN\u2019s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n