One of the most common questions from Feed Athletes is whether they need to take a multi-vitamin. Typically the questions go along the lines of “I eat a healthy and diverse diet, so shouldn’t I be getting all the nutrients I need?”. Yes, a nutrient-rich diet is essential, and it might cover all your needs. However, in my experience, when you are training, you will still…
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Here is an insider look into how riders at Tour are fueling their time trial effort today. You can use the same steps for any training ride, run, or race where it is “go-time” from the start. Note: There also a ton of deals I’ve highlighted for you below that all end tomorrow with the Tour, so take advantage of them while you can today! 3…
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There is a massive change in how pro athletes competing in multi-hour events are fueling their workouts. For the first time, I’m going to share what they are doing and how you can use it in your workouts. I’m being asked more and more by our Feed Athletes how to fuel for ultra-long events, like Unbound Gravel, Leadville, Ultra Rounds, and…
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Hydration is the most important part of “performance nutrition”. No Gel, Chew, or Bar is going to help you if you fall behind on your hydration during your workout. Here is how I think about “what” hydration I’m going to use in my workout. When I say “proper hydration” that really means electrolytes- not just…
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This week, we’ll be touching on something a little different, as Fairuz have requested- Nutrition.*Note: I must first say that I’m not a sports nutritionist by trade (but I do know one, so let me know if you want to link up), but there are some general checklist that I am happy to help with.…
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I’ve noticed with our athletes over 40 and into their 60s have the ability to train incredibly hard. They have the power and endurance to keep up with their much younger self, but they pay the price afterward as their ability to recover has declined with age. How to Recover over the age of 40 is part two…
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Over 40 you can keep getting fitter and stronger when you counteract what is happening with our body as we age. Below is Part 1 of my recipe for being the best athlete you can be over the age of 40. The primary focus of the anti-aging medical community these days is the steady and…
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If you’re looking for a way to take your workouts to the next level, Momentous Performance Creatine can help! Creatine is a type of amino acid that plays an important role in energy production and power output. Even more importantly, it helps to recycle ATP, which is used as a main source of fuel by…
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Let’s talk about Caffeine Caffeine is your friend. Many athletes are surprised to hear that caffeine doesn’t have the fall-off, or “bonking” type effect as simple sugars, so you don’t need to worry about maintaining caffeine nearly as much as Quick Energy. It reaches a peak level after 45 minutes from consumption and then is about 50% effective…
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