GLP-1 Medications: The Side Effects Paddlers Need to Know, and How to Protect Yourself

GLP-1 Medications: The Side Effects Paddlers Need to Know, and How to Protect Yourself

GLP-1 Medications: The Side Effects Paddlers Need to Know, and How to Protect YourselfAnnely Thorstad
Published on: 14/10/2026

Nausea, muscle loss and weight regain: what GLP-1 medications can do to paddlers, and six steps to protect your strength.

The Athlete's Guide to Antioxidants: Why Whole Foods Beat the Supplement Aisle

The Athlete's Guide to Antioxidants: Why Whole Foods Beat the Supplement Aisle

The Athlete's Guide to Antioxidants: Why Whole Foods Beat the Supplement AisleAnnely Thorstad
Published on: 01/07/2026

Should paddlers take antioxidant pills? The science says food first. Learn why whole-food antioxidants support recovery while high-dose supplements can blunt your gains — from a Precision Nutrition Pro Coach.

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Fueling and Hydration for Long-Course Outrigger (OC)

Fueling and Hydration for Long-Course Outrigger (OC)

Fueling and Hydration for Long-Course Outrigger (OC)Annely Thorstad
Published on: 27/06/2026

Fading in the back third of a long OC race or downwind? A coach's guide to fueling and hydration for distance outrigger — carbs, electrolytes, and a simple rhythm so you hold form to the finish.

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Race-Day Fueling for Dragon Boat — Staying Sharp From First Heat to Last

Race-Day Fueling for Dragon Boat — Staying Sharp From First Heat to Last

Race-Day Fueling for Dragon Boat — Staying Sharp From First Heat to LastAnnely Thorstad
Published on: 27/06/2026

Fading by your last heat at a dragon boat festival? A coach's guide to race-day fueling — the night before, race morning, and between heats — so your final race has the same snap as your first.

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