Performance Tip Of The Week

Caffeine Or Coffee. Which Is Better?
Caffeine Or Coffee. Which Is Better?
There is a spirited discussion on the Internet on whether endurance athletes would benefit from taking coffee or caffeine. A google search shows thousands of citations dealing with the pros... Read more...
GET MORE OUT OF YOUR INDOOR TRAINER: HYDRATION
GET MORE OUT OF YOUR INDOOR TRAINER: HYDRATION
As the weather turns colder, serious endurance athletes will be moving indoors to stay in shape. Indoor workouts requires multiple decisions. Which trainer to buy, since there are many options, and,... Read more...
EXERCISE IMPROVES BRAIN HEALTH, WHY?
EXERCISE IMPROVES BRAIN HEALTH, WHY?
Multiple studies have documented a positive correlation between exercise and brain health. Researchers have shown that exercise may delay both the onset and severity of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Exercise... Read more...
PREVENT A HOLIDAY HANGOVER
PREVENT A HOLIDAY HANGOVER
We are in the middle of the holiday season and for many of us that means excess eating, drinking and next day hangovers. Obviously there is one way to avoid a... Read more...
Low Carb Diet And Endurance Performance - Part 2
Low Carb Diet And Endurance Performance - Part 2
Last blog reviewed the results of a recent study which has been the subject of extensive media coverage. The study was designed to show that high insulin levels generated by high... Read more...
DOES A LOW CARB DIET HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT - PART 1
DOES A LOW CARB DIET HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT - PART 1
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has received an enormous amount of publicity. In a well-designed protocol, investigators studied the effect of a low carbohydrate diet on... Read more...
VITAMIN D: THE ENDURANCE VITAMIN – PART 2
VITAMIN D: THE ENDURANCE VITAMIN – PART 2
VITAMIN D: The Endurance Vitamin – Part 1 discussed the role of Vitamin D on endurance performance. Normal levels of Vitamin D range from 20 to 50 ng/ml. However a recent study suggests... Read more...
VITAMIN D: THE ENDURANCE VITAMIN – PART 1
VITAMIN D: THE ENDURANCE VITAMIN – PART 1
All vitamins are essential but one, vitamin D may be particularly important for endurance athletes. Vitamin D is best known for its role in building healthy bones. Vitamin D is... Read more...
BREAKTHROUGH IN ELECTROLYTE REPLENISHMENT
BREAKTHROUGH IN ELECTROLYTE REPLENISHMENT
Electrolyte replenishment tablets can be extremely valuable and useful, especially when exercising for extended periods in hot and humid conditions. Salt pills, the original electrolyte replenishment product, were introduced long before... Read more...
CAN EXERCISE NEGATIVELY IMPACT MENTAL CONCENTRATION?
CAN EXERCISE NEGATIVELY IMPACT MENTAL CONCENTRATION?
That almost sounds like hearsay since the positive benefits of regular exercise on health parameters are well documented. Multiple studies have shown that regular exercise decreases the incidence of cardiovascular... Read more...
THE KETO DIET AND ENDURANCE EXERCISE
THE KETO DIET AND ENDURANCE EXERCISE
For endurance athletes the keto diet sounds ideal. By keeping carbohydrate consumption low, fat becomes the primary fuel for muscles during exercise. Increased fat burning translates into increased lean body mass.... Read more...
IS WATER THE BEST SPORTS DRINK?
IS WATER THE BEST SPORTS DRINK?
In these hot, humid days, maintaining fluid balance should be the #1 priority for all endurance athletes. No other physiological parameter causes as rapid and significant drop in exercise performance... Read more...