Nutrition and acute recovery
As discussed in a previous blog, recovery is a broad term that refers to restoration of performance capacity. After a workout you are...
top of page
Search
Low carb diet v high carb diet and cycling performance
What is better for performance: a high fat diet or a high carbohydrate? This is a questions that is discussed over and over. Let me state...
Is more carbohydrate better during exercise? And how much is too much?
Carbohydrate during exercise can improve endurance performance. One important question is “how much carbohydrate do you need?” and “is...
Not all carbs are equal
Since the 1980s it has been known that carbohydrate intake during exercise can improve exercise performance lasting two hours or longer....
Carb mixes and benefits
In a previous blog Not all carbs are equal we saw that some carbohydrates are used more rapidly than others, but no carbohydrates are...
3 gels per hour for the marathon?
There is no question that carbohydrate is the main fuel for a marathon. There is also no question about the fact that body carbohydrate...
Higher carbohydrate intake reduces overtraining symptoms
Repeated days of hard training typically result in an accumulation of fatigue, making it more and more difficult to complete the...
Why protein is important for endurance
Protein intake is associated with big bulging muscles. But what is its importance for endurance athletes? Protein intake is associated...
Spit or swallow? Carb mouth rinse and performance
It is well accepted that carbohydrate drinks can enhance performance. But research suggests that actually swallowing your favourite...
Do heavy athletes need more?
Carbohydrate intake recommendations during exercise are expressed in grams per hour and depend on the duration of the activity. They are...
bottom of page