To perform well in elite sports, you must train hard. But you can’t stop there. To make the most of your training, you need to eat right and take the right supplements. And for any of that to matter, you need to start with a healthy lifestyle. If you want to excel in your sport, start here.
The Basics: How to Eat Healthy Every Day
Nutrition is a complex topic, so there is a lot to cover. Here is my advice on what to eat, when to eat, and where to eat (yes that includes fast food restaurants). This is how to eat healthy in your daily life.
My personal favorite post to start with would be How to Eat Healthy on a Budget.
Healthy food is not cheap. Natural, organic foods and premium supplements add up quickly! Here are 10 tips to have
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You won't find any free meal plans to download on CoachLevi.com. Here's why. "Eat Healthy and Exercise" "Eat healthy and
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Dieting is tough, especially with the availability of unhealthy processed foods. But if you just eliminate these foods from your
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What are some healthy meal ideas to eat on a daily basis to stay fit and trim? There are so
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If I have a long day ahead of me, there's only one option for breakfast - oatmeal. Oatmeal is quite
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Whether you want to or not, you're going to end up eating at a fast food joint. Perhaps you're traveling
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How-To: Sports Nutrition Tips and Guides
When the goal is to improve sports performance, things get even more detailed. Here are my guides on what to eat before, during, and after your workouts.
Jump right in to my sports nutrition guide for what to eat and drink to fuel your workouts.
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An idea for what you can eat while riding your bike outside in freezing cold temperatures. It's not your typical
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Let me tell you the best kept secret in nutrition: It doesn't matter how much you read about proper nutrition.
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The most important aspect to sports nutrition would have to be proper hydration. Poor food choices can get you in
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A common belief amongst endurance athletes is that we must constantly replenish our electrolyte stores while riding. If we run
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Today's question is about maximizing cycling performance through a diet analysis and update... Coach Levi, First off I love reading
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Energy gels are expensive - at least $0.99 each. And they're really just sugar. For casual rides, I recommend looking
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Wondering what to eat during a bike ride or race? Here is a complete guide to what to eat for
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Here is a guide to what to eat before and after a bike ride or race, along with example foods
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Top-Rated Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
Here are my thoughts on some of the most popular sports nutrition products from Powerbar, Hammer Nutrition, and other top names.
While energy bars are still the primary interest of endurance athletes, protein is important. So look at these protein bars
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Gaining in popularity, energy chews produce less gooey mess and offer better portion control, compared to energy gels. And really,
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Most of the time, you don't need a sports drink. Even if you're a competitive cyclist training frequently, most of
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Choosing the right sports drink is tough these days. Not because you lack options; on the contrary, there are so
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We expect a lot from our energy bars. They need to provide energy and sustenance in a convenient and quick-to-eat
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Whether you enjoy their sweet, syrupy goodness, or you think they're a necessary evil, energy gels are the best way
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Vitamins & Dietary Supplements
I don’t recommend a lot of supplements, but when you’re putting your body through intense training, supplements can come in very handy. Here is my advice on who should take what (and when).
Start with my guide to the must-have supplements for endurance athletes.
Don't turn to performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) to improve your athletic performance. Look for performance enhancing supplements, which are totally
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While I don't like to see supplements used to make up for a bad diet, I know there are many
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Expensive, exotic juices have been all the rage for the past few years, with claims from "boosts energy levels" to
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How to Make Your Own Food (Like DIY Energy Bars)
These are some of my favorite recipes that fit well into an endurance athlete’s diet. They include lots of carbs for energy, protein for muscle recovery, and high quality fats to keep your body functioning at an optimal level.
You've probably heard the claimed benefits of a ketogenic diet - burn fat, lose weight, never run out of energy.
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I was never a fan of any sort of beans, but then I read The 4-Hour Body, and it inspired
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If you are looking for a convenient way to get nutrients like carbs, fat, and protein from whole foods, the
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Are you fed up with paying $2 or more for a protein bar? I sure am, which is why I've
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