Knowledge

SUPERIOR KNOWLEDGE FOR MAXIMIZING YOUR PERFORMANCE

At Hammer Nutrition our belief is that a product, no matter how good it might be, loses its value significantly if it's not supported with the highest quality customer service and knowledge resources. The latter, knowledge resources, is what this section of the web site is all about, and it's here where you'll find an unsurpassed range of information covering a wide range of topics, including fueling and supplementation recommendations, general health issues, and product usage information . . . all designed to help you achieve peak performance. Our efforts to bring you the most comprehensive-yet-usable information never ceases, so check this page often for updates.

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The Hammer Nutrition Fuels - What they are and how to use them
By Steve Born
Whether your workouts or races last an hour or two, or a week or two, Hammer Nutrition has the fuels your body craves. You can completely and perfectly fulfill your pre, during, and post-workout requirements from our line of fuels. However, with so many choices and combinations of choices, how do know which to choose?
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Essential Knowledge

Don't know where to start? Get your essential endurance health information straight from the source.

Advanced Knowledge

Know the basics? Expand your knowledge with more specific fueling and supplementation articles from our Hammer experts.

Endurance Library

Receive knowledge on dietary interventions for performance and health, sugar and sugar substitutes, supplementation, training and recovery, and weight management.

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Optimum Usage

This section will provide the information necessary for optimal usage of the products in the Hammer Nutrition line, helping you to derive maximal benefits.

Endurance News

View or print our current and past newsletters here. Endurance News features insightful articles on diet, nutrition, training and other topics of interest for endurance athletes.

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Featured Articles
Proper Caloric Intake During Endurance Exercise: Endurance and ultra-endurance athletes require all three forms of fuel the human body uses for energy: carbohydrate, protein, and fat. A major factor for optimal performance is using the right fuel, at the right time, in the right amount. Like every aspect of success in endurance events, proper nutrition requires planning, practice, and training to reap the benefits on race day. This article will give you the background information you need about fueling, and concludes with some recommendations about what and how much to use. Read More
PROTEIN DEBATE: Which Protein Is Best?: A protein food strength or weakness is based on the quality and quantity of its essential amino acid profile for healthful growth effects. Protein quality may therefore be judged by its essential amino acid yield per serving. The body cannot make essential amino acids for itself and is therefore dependent upon dietary sources. Read More
Dietary Interventions for Increasing Strength: Read More
Aspartame toxicity: observed side-effects from food & drink: Before eating or drinking anything with Aspartame on the run or just for "fun", give serious thought to its proven toxic accumulative-use side effects shown in a wide assortment of related reliable research. Read More
Feedback
In the first day or two of using Chromemate, I instantly noticed that I didn't have the sugar cravings that I normally have (in fact super sweet things don't even taste very good to me now). I also noticed while I am at work, I don't go through the "sleepy times" I normally go through. It is nice to go through my work day and have a constant energy level all day!
--Timari Pruis
I am impressed with the addition of Endurance Amino. You have been the most reliable company with outstanding products, coming out with only the best grade products. I have used your products for some years now and look forward to another season using them. Thank you for all products and information!
--Jan
As the economy goes down the drain, it is refreshing to see a company that still cares about people. I ordered some HEED and a cycling jersey. You were kind enough to include a TON of free samples in the shipment. I'm blown away.
--George Hade
I started using your products when I became a member of IC3 North Texas. After using HEED, Perpetuem, Hammer Gel, and Endurolytes I can say that I WILL NOT use anything else for my refueling needs. As anyone else that uses your products says, "They work". I also just finished using Appestat with successful results also. I lost about 10 lbs for the 90 capsule supply. Great work guys and keep it coming.
--Todd Kelly
Successful training includes fueling the body's recovery. Our team hasn't stopped training until we've taken our Recoverite, Tissue Rejuvenator, Super Antioxidant, and Xobaline. Whether 5 hours or 5 days, we keep racing with minimal pain and little need for NSAIDs. Hammer On!
--Bob Graf