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How Many Carbs You Should Be Eating During Raci...
Carbs Are King When It Comes To Optimal Endurance Performance There is no denying it. Carbohydrate is the most important macronutrient when it comes to fueling endurance performance. Without enough,...
How Many Carbs You Should Be Eating During Raci...
Carbs Are King When It Comes To Optimal Endurance Performance There is no denying it. Carbohydrate is the most important macronutrient when it comes to fueling endurance performance. Without enough,...
Read MoreFast Fact: Is Fasted Cardio Effective For Fat L...
By definition fasted cardio is performing cardio when blood glucose/glycogen levels in the body are low. The theory is this causes an increase in lipolysis and fat oxidations rates to...
Fast Fact: Is Fasted Cardio Effective For Fat L...
By definition fasted cardio is performing cardio when blood glucose/glycogen levels in the body are low. The theory is this causes an increase in lipolysis and fat oxidations rates to...
Read MoreMetabolic Efficiency - What Is It?
Guest Post By Bob Seebohar of eNRG Performance What if you could teach your body to burn more fat and preserve carbohydrates stores to improve endurance performance? Not surprisingly, this...
Metabolic Efficiency - What Is It?
Guest Post By Bob Seebohar of eNRG Performance What if you could teach your body to burn more fat and preserve carbohydrates stores to improve endurance performance? Not surprisingly, this...
Read MoreCaffeine Does Not Cause Dehydration In Enduranc...
Despite popular belief, current research DOES NOT support the notion of caffeine-induced dehydration (diuretic) during exercise or any change in fluid balance that could be detrimental to endurance performance. Read...
Caffeine Does Not Cause Dehydration In Enduranc...
Despite popular belief, current research DOES NOT support the notion of caffeine-induced dehydration (diuretic) during exercise or any change in fluid balance that could be detrimental to endurance performance. Read...
Read MoreLactic Acid & Muscle Soreness From Endurance Ex...
A belief among some athletes and coaches is that lactic acid production during endurance exercise is a primary cause of delayed onset muscle soreness (soreness occurring 24 to 48 hours...
Lactic Acid & Muscle Soreness From Endurance Ex...
A belief among some athletes and coaches is that lactic acid production during endurance exercise is a primary cause of delayed onset muscle soreness (soreness occurring 24 to 48 hours...
Read MoreProtein 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...
Read MoreAltitude 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...
Read MoreEnergy 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MorePerformElite Beta-Testing Results Are In!
After 3 weeks of Beta-Testing PerformElite on myself and others here is what we are noticing the most in cyclists and runners: Awesome energy that lasts about 4-5 hours Hard...
PerformElite Beta-Testing Results Are In!
After 3 weeks of Beta-Testing PerformElite on myself and others here is what we are noticing the most in cyclists and runners: Awesome energy that lasts about 4-5 hours Hard...
Read MoreQuick 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,...
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Endurance Training Mistakes
The five most common endurance training mistakes are: Overtraining Undertraining Failure to taper before a competition Using non-sport specific exercises and intensities Failing to plan long term training schedules in...
The 5 Most Common Endurance Training Mistakes
The five most common endurance training mistakes are: Overtraining Undertraining Failure to taper before a competition Using non-sport specific exercises and intensities Failing to plan long term training schedules in...
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