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Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
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.
How to Eat Healthy
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.
Dieting is tough, especially with the availability of unhealthy processed foods. But if you just eliminate these foods from your diet, you'll be on your
Check out the Precision Nutrition Eating System – a set of books and manuals – to discover exactly how to eat. Covers everything you need to know to design your own nutrition plan.
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.
The most important aspect to sports nutrition would have to be proper hydration. Poor food choices can get you in trouble, but inadequate hydration can
A common belief amongst endurance athletes is that we must constantly replenish our electrolyte stores while riding. If we run low on electrolytes, we might
Today's question is about maximizing cycling performance through a diet analysis and update... Coach Levi, First off I love reading your site and feel that
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...
Clif Bar was making good-tasting energy bars before it was cool. And they keep releasing fun new flavors. Unfortunately, they haven't made any big changes
The Epic Performance Bar contains all natural ingredients, but unlike most other products from Epic Provisions, these bars do not contain meat. They're just fruit,
Kashi bars sound healthy. But are Kashi granola bars healthy? Let's look at their bars. Let's answer the question today. (We have discussed Kashi cereals
Very few energy bars contain just a handful of ingredients. Even fewer contain sweet potatoes. And fewer still contain beef and sweet potatoes. Needless to
While I readily consume highly-processed food substitutes while training and racing, I try to eat as naturally as possible under normal circumstances. Steel cut oats
Not much really catches my attention anymore when it comes to energy drinks. You've got double or triple caffeine, miracle herbs, superfruit juices, and various
While I readily consume highly-processed food substitutes while training and racing, I try to eat as naturally as possible under normal circumstances. Steel cut oats
Another complement to their energy gels, GU Electrolyte Tablets have been added to the GU product line. These are straight up electrolyte tablets. No carbs,
I'm no stranger to energy drinks and weight loss supplements. I've had energy drinks of all types, numerous weight loss supplements, and some crazy "all
It's been a long time since I've taken any supplement that claims to improve athletic performance. Most everything I take has some specific benefit, but
Ginsana Energy is a natural supplement that comes from ginseng, an adaptogen. It is designed to increase your energy level and improve endurance, without sugar
I'm used to testing over-hyped fat loss supplements, electrolyte replacements, and physical performance enhancers. But this is the first time I'm testing a pill that's
Despite new "superfood" supplements being discovered (and advertised) every day, there's one superfood product that has been around for years and isn't going anywhere. It's
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).
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How to Cook Your Own Food (Healthy Recipes I Love)
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.
Cold brew coffee is the latest caffeinated trend sweeping the nation. Everyone has it - Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Sheetz, and pretty much every coffee shop.
I highly recommend enrolling in this totally FREE 5-part video series from Dr. John Berardi, one of the sharpest minds in sports nutrition and fat loss. You'll discover how to create a nutrition plan and follow through on it!
While energy bars are still the primary interest of endurance athletes, protein is important. So look at these protein bars that are great for post-ride
Gaining in popularity, energy chews produce less gooey mess and offer better portion control, compared to energy gels. And really, they are just plain fun
You won't find any free meal plans to download on CoachLevi.com. Here's why. "Eat Healthy and Exercise" "Eat healthy and exercise." That's the secret to
Nutrition is super important for competitive athletes. You can slack off on your training and expect your performance to diminish. But just one little nutrition
Hi, I'm Coach Levi. After my racing career, I became a USA Cycling Certified Level 3 Coach and earned my Level 1 Certification from Precision Nutrition. Want to feel better, ride faster, and look great? Let's work together!
Coach Levi is my favorite child and favorite cycling coach. I'd choose him over Christoper McCarmikael even. Did I mention that Levi can coach you to a healthier lifestyle where you look and feel your best?
