Taking in caffeine before or during exercise, why or why not. Also, a look at the 200mg of caffeine in Cytosport Fast Twitch sports drink…
Continue reading →Should you eat a snack before exercise so you don’t get light-headed? Despite the conflicting advice out there, I recommend eating a snack before and sometimes during exercise…
Continue reading →Eating before and after a workout to feel great and prevent a bonk can be hard to figure out and usually takes trial and error. Here are some tips for fueling your bike rides and workouts…
Continue reading →What and when to eat if you are bonking during 90-minute spinning classes as part of your offseason training for bike racing…
Continue reading →A guide to what and when to eat before and during a bike race so that you can finish strong and not be starving. Then you can perform better in your next ride. Here’s how…
Continue reading →Wondering what to eat during a bike ride or race? Here is a complete guide to what to eat for each type of bike ride or race, based on intensity and duration. Covers energy bars, gels, sports drinks, and real food…
Continue reading →What you should eat before a short, intense bike race such as cyclo-cross (CX) or possibly a short criterium or short track MTB race for that matter. Continue on for my pre-race nutrition advice…
Continue reading →Here is a guide to what to eat before and after a bike ride or race, along with example foods that you should eat. Also tells you what foods not to eat…
Continue reading →In recent years, there has been a lot of marketing centering around recovery drinks with the correct ratio of carbs and protein. Let’s see what all the hype is about…
Continue reading →Healthy food is not cheap. Natural, organic foods and premium supplements add up quickly! Here are 10 tips to have you eating healthy without breaking the bank…
Continue reading →With all the talk of rider suspensions and positive tests for banned substances, it is no surprise that recreational cyclists are wondering if their supplements, such as Maca root, are considered banned substances…
Continue reading →When you really get into cycling and long endurance rides, picking out a good sports drink can be a long process. Here are my thoughts on some sports drinks…
Continue reading →While it is a good idea to eat your fruits and vegetables and other health foods, is that enough? Sometimes you may need to eat raw foods because cooking will diminish health benefits. Here is what I think…
Continue reading →I think just about everyone wants six pack abs. Here is my answer to a question about the right diet for achieving low body fat and the resulting six pack abs…
Continue reading →Ever wonder how many complex carbs are in your food? Here is how to figure out complex carbs and determine if a food is healthy and full of good energy sources…
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