Sweat Society by Fuel Lab
Sweat Society by Fuel Lab is where athletes come to fuel smarter, live better, and perform at their best.
Hosted by sports dietitian & triathlete Melissa Nel and strength & Hyrox athlete Suzanne du Toit, we look at the athlete as a whole — from fuelling and supplements to the lifestyle factors that truly move the needle, like sleep, stress, recovery, and more.
Alongside expert insights and athlete stories, we sit down with the brands we stock to uncover the science behind their products, and how they fit into a balanced, high-performance lifestyle.
No gimmicks. No guesswork. Just real conversations and proven strategies to help every athlete train smarter, recover faster, and thrive on and off the field.
Sweat Society by Fuel Lab
#2: Carbohydrates: The Fuel Athletes Can’t Ignore
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In this episode of Sweat Society by Fuel Lab, we dive into one of the most misunderstood — yet most essential — parts of an athlete’s diet: carbohydrates.
We break it right down:
- What carbohydrates actually are
- Which everyday foods contain carbs
- Why carbs are critical for energy, training quality, recovery, and performance
From there, we move into sports nutrition, unpacking carbohydrate gels and drink mixes, different carb formulations, and what to look for when choosing the right fuel for your training and racing.
We also discuss:
- How much carbohydrate you should be consuming during exercise
- Why under-fueling with carbs is one of the biggest mistakes athletes make
- And why carbs matter just as much off the bike or run as they do during a race
Whether you’re training for your first event or chasing performance gains, this episode will help you understand how to fuel smarter — without fear, confusion, or extremes.
Because carbs aren’t the problem — they’re the solution.