National Hockey League (NHL) players are rumoured to love coffee, ultrarunners and triathletes have an affinity for Coke, and bodybuilders often swear by their pre-workout drink. But no matter the source, caffeine is often an essential part of an athlete’s routine thanks to its performance-boosting qualities. Caffeine’s ability to promote sports performance has long been […]
It’s All a Balancing Act Recovery from exercise has a lot to do with homeostasis. Homeostasis—in case high school biology has long since been wiped from your memory banks—is defined as “the tendency of the body to seek and maintain a condition of equilibrium or stability within its internal environment when dealing with external challenges.” […]
Make smart choices to get the calories you need while avoiding post-workout binges I need help with portion control. I LOVE food! I try not to eat until I’m at top fullness and workout 30 to 45 minutes, five to six days a week. I would like some examples of smart portion sizes for my body […]
HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR US TO FUEL ON THE RUN? Fuelling on the run becomes very important on runs which are longer than sixty minutes. After running for sixty to ninety minutes, you are running low on glycogen which is the limiting factor for any endurance exercise. When you run out of glycogen (our […]
You are putting in the miles, you are making the effort with your diet and you still aren’t losing weight? Are you getting stuck in the following hidden “healthy habit” calorie traps? Hidden Trap #1: Low-Fat Foods In 1984, Time Magazine featured an article called, “Sorry, It’s True. Cholesterol Really Is A Killer.” The article […]
As athletes, we need carbohydrates to stay fueled for training. Here are five gluten-free carbohydrate foods that will keep you ready to train. While there may be controversy over many of the sports nutrition related topics we as athletes see on a daily basis, there’s one thing that is hard to debate: the fact that we […]
Fiber is a crucial part of a healthy diet, but the intake requirements for endurance athletes are unique. Here’s a guide to understanding when and how much fiber to get in your diet. Most athletes understand the importance of protein, carbohydrates and fat in their diet. However, a compound that is often overlooked is dietary […]
If you want to lose weight, you’ve got to burn more calories than you consume. But a lot of people forget about high-calorie drinks or “liquid calories”. WHAT ARE LIQUID CALORIES? In order to calculate the calorie balance, we need to factor in both solid foods and “liquid calories” from beverages. The following drinks are […]
You may have heard that snacking after dinner is unnecessary and will only lead to weight gain. But, there’s another side of the story we’re not used to hearing — there may be a performance benefit. The caveat is that you must include adequate protein in that snack. As an intuitive eating and sports nutrition […]
You’re dedicated to your training schedule so you should be dedicated to your meal plan too. Keeping fit and active is the key to hitting your race targets, but this also includes your diet so you can efficiently replenish your energy stores. As well as drinking lots of water, it is recommended that you have […]