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Protein Recommendations For Endurance Athletes
The ISSN, a leading sports nutrition organization, gives the following guidelines on the protein requirements for endurance athletes. The suggested amounts can be obtained through whole foods alone or in...
Protein Recommendations For Endurance Athletes
The ISSN, a leading sports nutrition organization, gives the following guidelines on the protein requirements for endurance athletes. The suggested amounts can be obtained through whole foods alone or in...
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Altitude Training: Live High, Train Low, Or The...
There is great interest in the “live high, train low” method as a way of improving endurance performance The “living high” method doesn’t refer making a trip to a cannabis...
Altitude Training: Live High, Train Low, Or The...
There is great interest in the “live high, train low” method as a way of improving endurance performance The “living high” method doesn’t refer making a trip to a cannabis...
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Energy System Contributions During XC Mountain ...
This article will briefly discuss the contributions of the anaerobic and aerobic energy systems during mountain biking. More specifically long, off road cross country races as opposed to downhill oriented...
Energy System Contributions During XC Mountain ...
This article will briefly discuss the contributions of the anaerobic and aerobic energy systems during mountain biking. More specifically long, off road cross country races as opposed to downhill oriented...
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The Importance Of The Pre-Competition Meal For ...
The two most important nutritional practices associated with optimal race performance in endurance exercise are: To eat a high carbohydrate diet (8-10 grams per kg body weight/daily) in the days...
The Importance Of The Pre-Competition Meal For ...
The two most important nutritional practices associated with optimal race performance in endurance exercise are: To eat a high carbohydrate diet (8-10 grams per kg body weight/daily) in the days...
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Quick Hydration Guidelines For Endurance Athletes
Hydration Guidelines For Endurance Athletes: Total Daily Fluid - According to Ryan-Smith and Antonio (2013) daily fluid amounts will vary from individual to individual based on athlete type, body weight,...
Quick Hydration Guidelines For Endurance Athletes
Hydration Guidelines For Endurance Athletes: Total Daily Fluid - According to Ryan-Smith and Antonio (2013) daily fluid amounts will vary from individual to individual based on athlete type, body weight,...
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What Causes Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Although the exact cause of delayed onset muscle soreness is not thoroughly understood; evidence suggests a proposed model of why it occurs: First, strenuous muscle contractions are thought to cause...
What Causes Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Although the exact cause of delayed onset muscle soreness is not thoroughly understood; evidence suggests a proposed model of why it occurs: First, strenuous muscle contractions are thought to cause...
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Quick Tips: 4 Reasons Why Strength Training Imp...
Many endurance athletes believe strength training has no place in their weekly training schedule. Myths run amok that lifting weights will make them big and bulky or lead to injury....
Quick Tips: 4 Reasons Why Strength Training Imp...
Many endurance athletes believe strength training has no place in their weekly training schedule. Myths run amok that lifting weights will make them big and bulky or lead to injury....
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3 Things Wrong With Supplements Designed For En...
Or more broadly, what is wrong with the endurance supplement market as a whole? Political buffs and economists already know the answer. There’s not enough parody in the space. Only...
3 Things Wrong With Supplements Designed For En...
Or more broadly, what is wrong with the endurance supplement market as a whole? Political buffs and economists already know the answer. There’s not enough parody in the space. Only...
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The 4 Best Endurance Supplements
The Best Supplements for Endurance As it relates to endurance athletes there is more to be said about supplementation than carbs and electrolytes. Yes, there is also protein and BCAAs, but...
The 4 Best Endurance Supplements
The Best Supplements for Endurance As it relates to endurance athletes there is more to be said about supplementation than carbs and electrolytes. Yes, there is also protein and BCAAs, but...
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Muscle Fiber Recruitment Patterns
During aerobic activities of progressively greater intensity; changes in the pattern of muscle fiber type recruitment occur. In general, this progression moves from Type I oxidative fibers, to Type IIa...
Muscle Fiber Recruitment Patterns
During aerobic activities of progressively greater intensity; changes in the pattern of muscle fiber type recruitment occur. In general, this progression moves from Type I oxidative fibers, to Type IIa...
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Eating for the Endurance Athlete
Often during my early morning runs, I find myself contemplating the important things in life. How good I must look when I run, how delicious that bowl of lucky charms...
Eating for the Endurance Athlete
Often during my early morning runs, I find myself contemplating the important things in life. How good I must look when I run, how delicious that bowl of lucky charms...
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