Increased activity requires increased energy intake, that’s common sense. But athletes often forget that hard training also raises the need for many micronutrients. Most of them should be covered by the simple fact that you’ll end up eating more, provided your diet is well-balanced and…
Are you searching for the best meal to eat after a tough training session or a race? Should it be something that’s full of carbs? Or is protein more important? And how about recovery shakes? You will be able to answer all of those questions…
There’s a lot of fuelling advice for endurance on the internet. The problem is the vast majority is only valid for men. Women have a different body composition and do not handle carbs and fats the same way. If they follow advice tailored to men,…
Let us start with some numbers. A study estimated that there are around two billion bicycle users all over the world. Aside from specific dedicated sports routines, cycling belongs among the most popular physical activities. Various data show that a great number of people don’t…
