Energy Balance and Your Body Weight
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…
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The Cycling Myth That Won’t Die: Pedaling Circles
Here’s a cycling myth that just won’t die; if you want to be a great cyclist you need to perfect your spinning technique and pedal perfect circles. It seems every…
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Potato Purée Can Replace Conventional Carbohydrate Gels Without Performance Loss
Welcome to 2019, where sugar is evil, ketons are in and people are trying to replace energy gels with potatoes. Yep, potatoes. A new study from the University of Illinois…
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Rapha Debuts Pro Team & Classic Saddles
Rapha has built its name on premium, high-quality clothing. The companies’ bib shorts are no exception, but Rapha felt that saddle variety was limiting its ability to optimize shorts for…
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Up Mountain Switchel
Though switchel’s origins are a bit murky the variety brewed by Up Mountain Switchel comes from 18th-century Vermont. It’s an American heritage beverage made of apple cider vinegar, ginger and…
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Regular Ibuprofen Use May Increase Risk of Fertility Issues in Men
Here’s some interesting news for those of you who take ibuprofen regularly. A small cohort of 31 healthy young men who took 600mg of ibuprofen twice a day for six…
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Do Pre-Workout Supplements Work?
Pre-workout supplements make big promises; mental focus, increased strength, more stamina, quicker gains, and a huge pump to name a few. With those promises come high price tags. In actuality,…
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Whey Protein vs. Casein Protein: Timing is Key
Once you wade through the multitude of information out there about optimal protein intake the next stumbling block is what type of protein you should be using. For the most…
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Are Pain Killers Killing Your Gains? The Truth About NSAIDs and Body Building
Heavy weightlifting, like most any sport, can cause pain and soreness. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen are what most people turn to first and for…
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