Carbohydrate Loading

In the days leading up to a big event such as a marathon or triathlon, many athletes enter into a state of carbohydrate loading or “carbo-loading.” To the average person, carbo-loading evokes an image of a skinny runner eating as much pasta as humanly possible the night before the big race. However, carbo-loading should be approached much more scientifically, and there are quite a few misconceptions when it comes to this important component of distance training and racing.

Why do ...

The Athlete Diet Explained

Many professional and elite level athletes regularly meet with a sports nutritionist to determine which athlete diet is right for them and their exercise level, but weekend warriors and age groupers do not always have access to that luxury.

Endurance athletes routinely put their bodies through strenuous workouts day in and day out, so it should be no surprise that fueling is one of the most important considerations.

While no one will dispute that eating healthy and being mindful ...

Healthy Foods for Endurance Athletes

With the recent “clean eating” diet trend, many foods and food groups have unfairly been cast aside with the label of “bad” or “dirty.” However, most of these forbidden foods contain beneficial nutrients that are important for athletes. When consumed in moderation, the healthy foods listed below do not have to be banished from the athlete’s diet.

Eggs
Gone are the days that eggs are verboten because of their high cholesterol levels. A serving of eggs contains ...