CARBOHYDRATES: How much is recommended?
Experts recommend that athletes consume approximately 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour of training for efforts of 60 to 120 mins. For efforts beyond 120 mins, the recommended...
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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.
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...
DEMIYSTIFYING TAURINE IN SPORT
Taurine is an important amino acid in several body functions. What about its use in sports?