The Upika Blog

GLYCOGÈNE - Notre réservoir à carburant

GLYCOGEN - Our fuel tank

A sufficient store of glycogen can mean the difference between a successful performance and the famous “bonk” so common for endurance athletes.

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Pascal-Hugo Caron-Cantin
SPORTS HIVERNAUX - Quels sont les bénéfices?

WINTER SPORTS - What are the benefits?

For many, winter is synonymous with the off season. Nothing could be further from the truth! So what are the benefits of winter sports on the practice of endurance sports?

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RESPIREZ PAR LE NEZ - QUELS SONT LES AVANTAGES?

BREATHE THROUGH THE NOSE - WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Did you know that breathing through the nose has several physiological advantages in the practice of endurance sports? Behind the discomfort hides a gold mine!

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LA DEXTRINE CYCLIQUE, C'EST QUOI?

WHAT IS CYCLIC DEXTRIN?

Cyclic dextrin makes it possible to continuously ingest carbohydrates for long periods without digestive disturbance and, by the same token, maintain a constant level of energy throughout the effort, by delaying the onset of fatigue.

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