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Picture this: you’re 35 kilometres into the Melbourne Marathon, feeling in control, when suddenly your calves seize. Your energy nosedives. The finish line feels impossibly far away.
This moment — the dreaded “wall” — hits thousands of endurance athletes in Australia and New Zealand every year. And it’s not because they’re undertrained. It’s often because they’re missing two key performance elements: balanced electrolytes and amino acid support.
Typical sports drinks load up on sodium and simple sugars. While sodium is essential, relying solely on high-glycaemic sugar causes a spike–crash cycle, leaving your energy unstable when you need it most.
Endurance athletes need:
Research shows athletes consuming high-sugar sports drinks experience up to 40% more energy fluctuations during events than those using slow-release fuels.
Electrolytes are the spark plugs of your system, regulating:
Electrolytes keep you going — amino acids help you last longer and recover faster. Key players:
The winning formula? Pairing them with a steady energy source.
UCAN’s patented carbohydrate, LIVSTEADY™, was originally developed to stabilise blood sugar in children with a rare metabolic disorder. Now, it’s changing endurance sports.
Unlike simple sugars that flood your bloodstream then vanish, LIVSTEADY™ digests slowly for 2–4 hours of steady energy. Paired with electrolytes and amino acids, it delivers:
UCAN Hydrate isn’t just another sports drink — it’s a complete hydration and recovery system.
Complete Electrolyte Matrix:
Essential Amino Acid Support:
LIVSTEADY™ Advantage:
Training (1–3 hrs):
Mix one serve in 500ml water. Sip steadily — no need for extra fuel in shorter sessions.
Race Day (Marathon/Ironman):
Drink 30 min pre-start. Alternate water and Hydrate every 20–30 min. Keeps electrolytes topped up and muscles protected.
Recovery:
Take within 30 min post-session to replenish electrolytes and kickstart recovery with leucine-rich amino acids.
From Adelaide’s summer heat to Brisbane’s triathlon humidity, UCAN Hydrate’s sugar-free formula helps you:
I switched to UCAN Hydrate and I couldn’t believe the difference . No cramps at 30km and steady energy the whole run
Transition in 3 steps:
Start with shorter sessions to adapt your system.
Replace high-sugar drinks in long workouts.
Track your energy, recovery, and gut comfort — notice the difference.
Start hydrating early to build baseline electrolyte and amino availability.
Sip regularly to maintain balance instead of playing catch-up. LIVSTEADY™ lets you hydrate and fuel without gut distress.
Prioritise rapid rehydration and muscle repair. The amino acids in Hydrate support both efficiently.
The bottom line: A hydration strategy that combines electrolytes, amino acids, and steady-release carbs isn’t just smarter — it’s faster, stronger, and more sustainable.
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