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Winter is a critical period for athletes who easily gain weight. The reduction in training, combined with end-of-year festivities, predisposes the body to store any excess calories as fat. Many athletes experience a seasonal “yo-yo” effect: winter weight gain is followed by increasingly difficult attempts to return to peak form. So, how can this phenomenon be avoided? We answer this question in this article.
Triathlon is a competitive sport and it’s during competitions that you can truly experience the unique sensations offered by transitions. Of course, you can replicate this in training, but it’s not quite the same as when you’re wearing a race bib. Successfully completing your race on the big day depends on specific preparation beforehand, both technically, physically, and mentally. However, even with thorough preparation, there is one aspect that can undermine all your goals: nutrition!
Training is not the only decisive factor for full performance. Variety in food is also important.
In the world of sports, attention has often been focused on carbohydrates and proteins as the main sources of energy and muscle recovery. However, fats also play a crucial and often overlooked role, especially in endurance sports such as running, cycling, and triathlon.
During the holidays, discipline in achieving and maintaining fitness goals is often put to the test. The abundant offering of delicious treats and festive temptations poses a challenge for most of us. Those who manage to find a good balance between indulgence and maintaining a healthy training routine during this time will benefit in the long term.
As cold temperatures set in, endurance athletes must adapt their nutritional strategy to maximize performance and preserve health. The right nutrition can make the difference between an effective workout and a strenuous challenge. In this article, we will explore the best nutrition practices for dealing with cold weather during endurance sports.
What should a sports drink contain? How many grams of salt per litre? How much should be drunk before and during a competition? In this article we answer the most important questions about drinking in relation to endurance sports.
Here are five tasty, nutrient-rich options for the hottest summer days that will boost your performance and recovery process. From revitalising watermelon to rich Greek yoghurt, find out how to optimise your nutrition during the warmer months to make the most of your summer workouts, whether you’re a cyclist, triathlete or runner!
Enjoying a delicious ice cream on a hot summer day is undoubtedly a true pleasure. But afterward, the question often arises: how long should I actually run or cycle to burn off the calories of this refreshing treat? In this blog post, we explore this question and look at both running and cycling to give you some insights into the world of calorie burning.
An important prerequisite for a quality training session is to eat adequately in the hours before exercise. Energy and fluid reserves must be replenished but not overloaded, and digestive problems should be avoided. This is all the more important the longer and more intense the training session. In this post we give advice on what to eat before and after training.