An Endurance Athlete’s Guide to Fat
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BY Nicola Busca
An Endurance Athlete’s Guide to Fat
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Race Day Nutrition

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GTN Presents: The Ideal Weight For Training and Racing
By Susan Legacki
In the latest episode of Global Triathlon Network’s “Triathlon Training Explained,” they tackle the complicated topic of...
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What Your Body Actually Needs During Different Types of Endurance Exercise
By Andy Blow
A high-level, no-nonsense view of what your body actually needs during various types of endurance exercise in order to meet...
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How to Avoid Muscle Cramping During Exercise
By Andy Blow
It is estimated that the vast majority of athletes have suffered from cramping at some point. Here are some theories on...
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Daily Nutrition

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3 Plant-Based Recipes to Freshen Up Your Spring Diet
By Carrie McCusker
Whether you want to go 100 percent plant-based, or just like to switch things up, these recipes will provide the delicious...
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Plant Protein vs. Whey Protein: Which Is Best for Endurance Athletes?
By James Eacott
Whey protein is a popular choice among endurance athletes for recovery and muscle building—but you might be surprised how...
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Can Intermittent Fasting (IF) Improve Your Performance?
By Zach Nehr
Simply limiting your calorie consumption to a specific window every day could give you performance and health benefits.
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Hydration

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Why Athletes Need Sodium
By Andy Blow
Sodium is essential for most bodily functions—but it’s especially important for athletes. Here’s why, and how...
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Which type of sports drink is right for you?
By Andy Blow
Is your sports drink isotonic, hypertonic, or hypotonic? Understanding when different concentrations work best will take...
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Everything You Need to Know About Sweat
By Andy Blow
We tend to underestimate the importance of our sweat, but understanding sodium loss is an essential part of training and...
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All Nutrition

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An Endurance Athlete’s Guide to Fat
By Nicola Busca
How athletes think about fat is evolving. Here’s what you need to know about fat for endurance performance.
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How to Avoid Stress-Eating While Working from Home
By Beth Peterson
Social distancing has many of us working all too close to the kitchen. Here’s how to keep your nutrition on track...
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An Athlete’s Protein Primer
By Nicola Busca
Everything you ever wanted to know about how protein works in your body, and how athletes can choose the right sources for...
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Cold and Flu Season Hacks for Athletes
By Beth Peterson
Find out how you can train and stay healthy through cold and flu season by making just a few lifestyle tweaks to manage...
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Strategies for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
By Joe Hamilton
The holidays mean great food—but indulging too much could affect your training well into the spring. Here are some...
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Your Carbohydrate Questions, Answered
By Nicola Busca
Pasta aficionado and coach Nicola Busca discusses the role of carbohydrate for performance with world-tour nutritionist Rob...
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How to Optimize Carbohydrate Absorption
By Alex Harrison
A mixture of carbohydrate types is key to optimizing absorption when building your racing and training nutrition strategy.
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Blue Zones: Six Lessons from The World’s Healthiest People
By James Eacott
Blue Zones are places throughout the world where residents are happier and healthier. Here’s what they do differently...
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Why Nutrient Density is More Important than Caloric Content
By James Eacott
Lay off the calorie-counting and focus on nutrients instead. You’ll likely enjoy more satiety, less inflammation, and...
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4 New Natural Energy Gel Alternatives
By Carrie McCusker
Energy gels are ubiquitous in sports nutrition—but is there a better, more stomach-friendly way to get quick energy? Here...
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Why Athletes Need Sodium
By Andy Blow
Sodium is essential for most bodily functions—but it’s especially important for athletes. Here’s why, and how...
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Which type of sports drink is right for you?
By Andy Blow
Is your sports drink isotonic, hypertonic, or hypotonic? Understanding when different concentrations work best will take...