While foods like Powerbars are great for hard rides and races, it’s hard to get past the desire for “real” food. If there’s a good time to eat real food instead of processed bars, it’s on long endurance bike rides. Here are 5 great choices.
Continue reading →There’s nothing like a ripe watermelon on a warm summer day. If you’ve had enough to eat, why not make some watermelon juice? It has great watermelon flavor with a little extra kick.
Continue reading →Are you looking for where you can buy FRS energy drinks? These days you can buy FRS online or in a few select retail locations.
Continue reading →Now that I’ve had some time to put FRS through the paces, I can compare it to ACT Energy Drink, which I’ve used for a couple years already. Here are my thoughts and opinions in this head-to-head comparison.
Continue reading →FRS Healthy Energy is getting more and more popular every day, but some people aren’t in the loop, and they’re always asking me what this FRS stuff is. You can see I have already explained my thoughts on FRS Healthy Energy, but if you don’t even know what it is, keep reading. For those of you who have missed out so far, here is a brief explanation as to what FRS is…
Continue reading →It was an intense, energy-packed test, but it was fun, and I have finally finished my FRS Healthy Energy reviews. It sure took a lot of time (and money) to get everything tested in a variety of situations, but I have finished, and all my reviews are posted. Check this out to see my final thoughts and suggestions for picking the right FRS drink for the occasion.
Continue reading →Who is king of the miniature energy bar variation? Is it the Simbree Energy Bites or Dancing Star’s Chunks of Energy? Since there are only two products out there like this (that I have had,) I figured a head-to-head death match would be a good idea! (But since that didn’t work out, I settled for a taste test!)
Continue reading →Being an endurance athlete, you probably consume energy bars, right? I know I do. They are full of carbs, electrolytes, and calories, and they are easy to eat while riding. For the most part, energy bars are a vital component in the endurance athlete’s arsenal. However, they aren’t the best idea for meal replacements. There is no substitute for healthy, unprocessed foods, (and I think we would all agree on that, even if we don’t always take our own advice.) And that’s why I hate people saying that energy bars are terrible!
Continue reading →Last week when I was thinking about how various energy bars stack up against the Cheetah Bar, I decided it could be a potential Powerbar replacement. While I still think that’s true, I have some more information to pass along about Powerbars, specifically the new C2 MAX
Continue reading →Over the weekend I discovered a new energy drink called FRS Healthy Energy. At first glance it reminded me of ACT Energy, which is a healthy/natural energy drink, so I figured FRS was worth a look. And boy was I right! It turns out that this energy
Continue reading →Whether you want to or not, you’re going to end up eating at a fast food joint. Perhaps you’re traveling in a new area, strapped for time (or cash,) or hanging out with your friends that don’t care what they eat as long as it tastes good.
Continue reading →If the sales flyers and shopping bargains haven’t tipped you off yet, the holidays are here! And, as usual, they brought along friends like cold weather, a lack of daylight, and lots of junk food. The results of which can be summarized as holiday weight gain. It’s almost inevitable, but it can be prevented! Here’s how…
Continue reading →One day I was watching the morning news and saw a segment about avoiding sugar or cutting calories by cutting out sugar. They had an expert on as a guest, and if I remember correctly, it was someone from Good Housekeeping magazine. Good Housekeeping is pretty big,
Continue reading →There is no denying that LARABAR is one of the best tasting energy bars available. Ever since I ate my first one and subsequently wrote a review of them, I’ve been chowing down on them whenever I get a chance. Which is why I’m stoked to be
Continue reading →Some advice for someone with a balanced diet but wants to make sure it is right for training, and that he is getting all the important electrolytes. Plus some suggestions for a good time to exercise and scheduling workouts around meals.
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