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Exploring the Benefits and Myths of Creatine Supplementation for Cyclists Cycling, whether on gravel roads or indoors, demands a unique combination of endurance and strength. In the quest for enhanced performance and recovery, cyclists often turn to various supplements, with creatine emerging as a popular choice. But what exactly is
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As cyclists, we often focus on macronutrients like carbohydrates and proteins for energy and recovery. However, a recent comprehensive meta-analysis published in the “Clinical Nutrition Journal” highlights an often-overlooked hero in our diets: dietary fiber. This extensive study provides compelling evidence of the life-saving benefits of fiber, making it an
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In the realm of cycling, where endurance king and speed is queen, every cyclist is on a perpetual quest to optimize their training and nutrition to stay ahead of the pack. One such nutritional strategy that has been pedaling through the cycling community is Intermittent Fasting (IF). Bradley Wiggins, for
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When you’re heading out for a ride, race or other cycling event it’s easy to grab a couple bars or gels and head out the door. They’re convenient and packaged for easy consumption while riding. They’re also expensive, create trash and can be a real gut
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Cramping can be a painful and frustrating experience, especially for athletes and active individuals. Exercise-associated cramping (EAMC) is a common condition that can occur during or after physical activity, often in the legs, but also in other muscles throughout the body. While the exact causes of EAMC are still unclear,
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For many cyclists, finding time to train during the day can be a struggle due to work, family, and other commitments. However, it is unclear how hard exercise in the evening affects our sleep quality and recovery. The body’s sleep and wake cycle follows a roughly 24-hour cycle called
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Energy balance and the effect on your body weight is the most important topic to understand whether your goal is to maintain, gain or lose body weight. Weight loss and weight gain are, in my opinion, are extremely simple topics that have been befuddled with pseudoscience, misinformation, and other bullcrap.
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Carbohydrates are a perpetual hot topic in the world of sports nutrition. These days, when it comes to carbs, most focus is on low carb weight loss strategies, as carb restriction can lead to favorable affects on body mass and composition independent of energy intake. When we are talking about
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Instant noodles, breakfast cereal and chicken nuggets may be delicious, but they are also associated with an earlier death. Eating highly processed foods could shorten your life, a new study suggests. According to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine eating highly processed foods may shorten your life. The study tracked
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The DIETFITS study published today isn’t super surprising, get 600 people to eat more vegetables and less added sugar for a year and they’ll lose weight. What is interesting in the study are the takeaways regarding what doesn’t matter when dieting. The study, published today in JAMA
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An interesting article regarding long-term coffee consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease was just published in Circulation. The meta-analysis, which included 35 cohort studies and 1,283,685 participants, suggests that long-term coffee consumption (3 to 5 cups per day) is cardio-protective and reduces your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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“This link between sugar and cancer has sweeping consequences,” wrote Johan Thevelein, a Belgian biologist and co-author of a study published in the journal Nature Communications. That study really made the media rounds this week and quickly anti-carb crusaders were allover the place claiming removing sugar and carbs from ones