You need enough liquids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration, having said this you should expect a 2-4% drop in weight by the finish line, so your aim is never to drink enough to maintain starting body weight. You...
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What products you choose for this events depends a little on what you want to get out of it. Is this a long slow training day for you, or do you want to race this? If it is the...
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by Mad4Tri’s Coach Mike Birmingham. Fueling - Every triathlete’s favourite thing. We train for umpteen hours each week, forego family time and miss out on that much-anticipated new Netflix series – we can at least eat what we want,...
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For many athletes in Dubai this time of year is considered “off season” as most local races have concluded for the time being, especially the long-distance endurance races. As a Sports Nutritionist I see this as a golden opportunity...
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Interesting question as there are many brands with BCAA’s in their energy products suggesting that by taking BCAA’s before and during exercise you will prevent muscle damage and increase performance. What are BCAA’s Just some basics, BCAA’s are amino...
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Tim Lawson, owner and founder of Secret Training, answers the frequently asked question; “Is Sports Nutrition safe and sensible for children and teenagers?” What is Sports Nutrition? Sports Nutrition is made of real food ingredients in a format that...
Read moreDo you mean with ‘stronger’ higher in carbohydrates? This depends on two things. If the drink also contains electrolytes then the prescribed amount will provide you with the right electrolyte balance, it is normally safe to make it a little...
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Your choice of nutrition (or no nutrition) should depend on the type of session you are doing; the desired outcome and in what phase of your training you are. When you plan a particular training session decide if this...
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“The Basics” 1. What are some good breakfasts before a long ride or run? There’s a lot of individual variation with what people can tolerate before exercise, generally people can tolerate more prior to cycling than running but the principles...
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Sported Tips for Nutrition 1. Have a strategy When talking about a nutrition plan for training and racing the first to do is have a strategy. You should be using the same products in training that you intend to...
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