An idea for what you can eat while riding your bike outside in freezing cold temperatures. It’s not your typical energy bar…
Continue reading →Let me tell you the best kept secret in nutrition: It doesn’t matter how much you read about proper nutrition. What matters is that you take action. Okay – that might not seem like a secret. So how do I know that it is? Because of the
Continue reading →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 get you killed!
Continue reading →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 face problems such as cramping and hyponatremia. So check out these pills and tablets…
Continue reading →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 I am learning alot! I was wondering if you could possibly address a nutrition question I have as I am struggling in
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 →Creatine is a very popular supplement that’s been around a while, but there are still questions about its use and who it is good for. Here we look at creatine use for a recreational endurance athlete…
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 →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 →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 →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!
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