Performance Tip Of The Week

NUTRITION FOR MASTERS ATHLETES
Your body changes over time, and so do your nutritional needs. Masters endurance athletes have to fuel themselves a little differently from their younger competitors to maximize performance. Aging is caused in part by free radical damage to body tissues. A diet that contains lots of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables will slow the aging process and its effects on performance. As the body ages its antioxidant capacity—that is, its capacity to protect itself from free radicals—decreases, and antioxidant capacity, in turn, is linked to endurance performance. Supplementing a plant-based diet... Read more...
GUEST BLOG POST: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF TRIATHLETE JUSTIN METZLER
My name is Justin Metzler and I am a 19-year-old college sophomore pursuing a degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. In addition to being a full time student, I am also an emerging elite-level triathlete with dreams of professional racing and Olympic glory. I have seen exponential growth in my development as an athlete and have taken on a training regimen that is preparing me to compete with the best in the world. In doing so, I make many sacrifices, putting certain areas of my life on hold in order... Read more...
FITNESS STARTS WHEN YOUR SWIM WORKOUT ENDS
FITNESS STARTS WHEN YOUR SWIM WORKOUT ENDS
Swimming is a great exercise to build cardiovascular fitness and endurance.  It is also the rare activity that an individual can pursue his or her entire life. The US Master... Read more...
GET A QUICK START ON YOUR NEXT RACING SEASON
GET A QUICK START ON YOUR NEXT RACING SEASON
Every endurance athlete knows that being lean and light is beneficial for racing performance. Unfortunately, however, it is not possible to maximize weight loss and fitness gain simultaneously. Maximizing weight... Read more...
GUEST BLOG POST: RYAN REED
Offseason is always crazy but it seems like it’s been particularly busy this year! With BIG news coming for next year’s racing program, my workout has been at the top of my list. My stock of Accelerade and EnduroxR4 how been going very quickly! Not only do I want to be in peak fitness levels for next year I have a personal goal of getting a six pack, as I have never had one before.  In addition to the workouts, my schedule has been full of business and travel. I had to drive from... Read more...