Always at winter time, the topic of vitamin D is hotly discussed. Vitamin D for athletes is especially a topic for discussion. What you should know about vitamin D.
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Vitamin D for athletes
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How to plan your season
Your main races are the most important thing to determine what your training should be. Training and preparation races all lead to your main event. We show you how to plan your season and what a difference good planning makes.
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2PEAK Advantage Meter
Have you ever wondered how much faster you could be if your bike was a little lighter, if you’d lost a certain amount of weight or if you could improve your threshold power? The 2PEAK Advantage Meter answers these questions and shows you the result for every meter of your chosen route.
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And poof – it’s dark
Winter means that many athletes are dealing with shorter days.. Not a happy day for runners, as the short days means that it becomes impossible for many to trot through the woods on picturesque single trails in daylight after work.
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Optimization of fat metabolism
The ideal fat burning pace doesn’t mean the pace when you burn the most fat. Myth and facts about fat burning.
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Hydration During Winter Sports
If you are aware of the most important drinking principles when doing sports in the cold, you will get by without difficulty even in winter.
No matter what level of athlete you are, setting goals is important. Setting a goal gives you something to reach for and a clear focus in training. Goals vary greatly between individuals but it is important for everyone to have them. However, many athletes make mistakes when setting their goals. Here are the 7 most common mistakes in goal setting and how to avoid them.
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What is the “Open Window” phenomenon?
Exercise is healthy and strengthens the body. But in the short term, the immune system is weakened after a hard workout and needs to recover. During this phase, the ‘window’ will be open and the immune system’s defences limited. That’s something to keep in mind.
An often underestimated part of an athletes’ performance is mental toughness. People spend hours training to be physically fit for their race, but very little time focused on improving mental toughness. This however can have an equally important influence on performance.
During the month of December, we tend to consume more food and drinks than usual. Also, during the holidays we tend to put aside our exercise routine to spend time with family and friends, devote more time to leisure and eat carelessly, which translates into a significant weight increase.