Beta-Alanine… Does It Really Help Performance?
What is Beta-alanine? To learn more about Beta-alanine and how it can help your training and performance, understanding what it is and how it works...
Why is it Difficult to Lose Weight? And Keep it Off?
Weight loss is so much more than just going on a diet and getting thin... it is a difficult journey and takes time. You cannot...
Kids Nutrition & Hydration during Training
Nutrition for children and adolescent athletes are very different to those of adults. There are limited studies and information on this topic largely due to...
Carbohydrate Loading?
Carbo-loading? YES, OR NO? Carbo-loading has been the discussion of many athletes. Some of them swear by it and others say it doesn't work. But...
Nutrition To Prevent Overtraining
Part 2 From elite to recreational athletes everyone wants to do and feel their best during training and competing. Most athletes spend a lot of...
Should Cyclists Fuel During 1-hour Workouts?
By Jim Rutberg,Lots of cyclists rely on shorter rides, often indoors, throughout the year. During the fall and winter, this reliance on shorter indoor workouts increases...
How To Increase VO2max As A Cyclist
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is the highest rate at which oxygen can be taken up, delivered to and utilised by the muscles during intensive exercise. ...
Performance manager charts, training loads, stress, form……
Part 1 of many….. Training platforms have a way to objectively define training load, or training stress, generally indicated by TSS (Training Stress score). As...
Nutrition To Prevent Overtraining
Part 1 Inappropriate nutrition can accelerate development of overtraining. Inadequate nutrition includes low energy intake, low carbohydrate intake and generally a low-quality diet. All of...
The Protein Content in Mushrooms
If you're vegan, vegetarian or just prefer a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, you're likely relying on plants to help meet your protein needs. Mushrooms...