Today’s question is about combining the Slow Carb Diet (from The 4-Hour Body) with endurance cycling…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about an energy shot powder, which would be different from an energy shot and different from an energy drink powder…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about how to mix up a nice post-workout protein shake at college, rather than in the comfort of your own home…
Continue reading →Steel cut oats have risen in popularity the past few years, and today, you can find them in many stores at a wide variety of prices. Here are my suggestions for pricing and buying steel cut oats…
Continue reading →Energy gels are expensive – at least $0.99 each. And they’re really just sugar. For casual rides, I recommend looking at these energy gel alternatives…
Continue reading →High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is everywhere these days. It’s in just about every processed food and drink, but it’s also on the evening news and the subject of many TV commercials!
Continue reading →Today’s question is about choosing between a commercial recovery drink and a homemade protein shake for post-ride recovery…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about mixing Hammer Gel into water bottles with water or Nuun, and if that’s good for convenience, flavor, and electrolyte content…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about getting the energy you need to work a full time job and still have a life, but doing so without caffeine…
Continue reading →You know the general rule about doing one long ride (3-6 hours) per week to maintain endurance? Well, what about an endurance eating day where you eat tons of food? Here’s the idea…
Continue reading →If you’ve been involved in endurance sports for more than a day, you’ve probably heard the old “drink before you’re thirsty” rule. This saying has been around longer than I can remember, and it’s still common. But that saying can get you in trouble…
Continue reading →Today’s question concerns nutrition requirements for longer road rides, including hydration and any ideas to prevent cramping…
Continue reading →What are some healthy meal ideas to eat on a daily basis to stay fit and trim? There are so many good foods out there I can’t list them all, but I will give you an idea of something I might eat on a typical day…
Continue reading →Oatmeal is a great breakfast for endurance athletes – you get healthy carbohydrates, and it keeps you feeling full. Here are delicious ways to sweeten and flavor your oatmeal…
Continue reading →While most energy gels are practically the same thing, there are subtle differences with each one. Here is a quick comparison chart that shows nutrition facts from the top ten most popular energy gels…
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