As a Team in Training athlete, you may know that carbs provide the glucose that keeps you sharp upstairs and fuels your muscles when training and competing. You may also know that recovery is key after a hard workout or competition: Push carbs to replenish those tapped muscle and liver glycogen stores, and start eating as soon as possible after exercise to flip the metabolic switch from catabolism (breaking down) to anabolism (rebuilding). Meer ...
It is well accepted and supported that taking in carbs during endurance training or competitions will enable an athlete to perform at a higher intensity for a longer period of time. But, there is some confusion as to how many carbs to recommend during exercise. Meer ...
I don't know about you, but when the days start getting shorter and the nights longer I find it very difficult to keep my motivation levels high. The following post contains some of the tactics I use to keep my fitness up over the winter months. Enjoy! Meer ...
Energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular, and with exciting names like Red Bull, Adrenaline Rush, 5-Hour Energy, and Hype, they promise to give a boost of energy and keep a person alert. But are they safe? More to the point, are they safe to use in tandem with exercise and competitive sports, particularly in younger people? Meer ...