Drinking alcohol in moderation does not necessarily imply that you cannot gain muscle. However, there is no definitive evidence currently available on the impact of moderate alcohol intake (one to two beers) on muscle development.
Are you looking for ways to improve your performance, reduce injury risk, and boost your energy levels? Chronic inflammation could be the culprit. But fear not, sports dietitian Teri Lichtenstein suggests incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your diet to help you feel better and perform at your best. Research has shown that a diet rich in antioxidants and fiber can help reduce inflammation.
If you're looking for a snack to give you an energy boost during a mid-run, it can be challenging to find something that's easy to digest and provides enough energy, especially if you're running a marathon. To help, we've compiled a list of 17 unexpected mid-run snacks that can help you perform better.
According to Tommy Rodgers, a registered dietitian and coach, what you eat after exercise can affect how well you recover and how hard you can train the next day. Glycogen stores need to be replenished, and muscle breakdown minimized. It is more complicated to determine the amount and timing of the post-run snack, but a small snack or meal with protein, carbohydrates, and good nutritional value should suffice.
Are you a runner looking for a tasty and energizing breakfast to fuel your training and start your day on the right foot? Look no further! We've compiled a list of ten delicious and runner-friendly breakfast ideas that will keep you satisfied and energized throughout your runs
Carbohydrates are crucial for runners, and hitting the wall due to fatigue can happen when a runner runs out of carbohydrates. During marathon week, runners should pay special attention to their carbohydrate intake. Carb loading is the traditional practice of runners eating more carbohydrates in the days leading up to a race to maximize glycogen stores. Runners racing for over 90 minutes should consider carbohydrate loading, as carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles and are the primary source of fuel for muscles during a race. Carb loading can help delay fatigue.
By Alex Dreyer - Runner's Tribe
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Remember back to when I was talking about protein? I briefly touched on gut microbiota, but since there’s at least as many of them as our own body cells if not more, they probably deserve their own article or two. The gut...
