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The Ashes got underway this week with England’s players not only having to deal with their Australian counterparts but also temperatures approaching three figures. However, training throughout November and December presents the rest of us with an entirely different set of problems.

Winter training can be tough for a number of reasons. The cold weather can affect your performance and often makes it difficult to motivate yourself and the darker nights, snow and ice mean that you’ll often have less time to train safely.

However, maximise your training during the winter months can give you a real advantage when the weather begins to improve.

One area to consider when planning a winter training programme is sports nutrition. Because the amount and intensity of training during winter can differ greatly to that in the summer, athletes need to give serious thought to their nutrition and hydration plans.

Shotz Sports Nutrition is designed to put the athlete in control of the nutritional requirements and their range of Energy Gels, Energy Bars and Electrolyte drinks can help fuel you through those long, cold winter sessions.

Training in cold weather can lead to your body becoming drained of energy more quickly and it is also important to remember that dehydration can still occur during winter.  It’s important to take on board the right type, and amount, of carbohydrates and fluid just like you in the summer.

Shotz Energy Gels and Energy Bars are fast acting and great tasting sources of energy. They are packed with complex carbohydrates meaning that they provide the right amount of fuel to keep you performing at your best for longer.

All athletes know that it is important to stay hydrated but drinking water alone will not replace electrolytes lost when exercising. Add a Shotz Electrolyte Tablet to water to replace these all-important minerals quickly. The refreshing, sugar-free drink helps transport fluid around the body, prevent cramping and keep you hydrated.

Shotz use only the highest quality ingredients and their products are extensively tested in extreme conditions making it the ultimate choice for athletes whatever the temperature.