“Fats make you FAT……” “EAT oily fish….” “DON’T eat fatty food…. ” “EAT avocado……” Aaaarrrghh!! It’s all so confusing! Let me tell you the truth about fat Let’s begin with what exactly …
Recovery – Optimise nutrition to maximise adaptation
Nutrition for Cycling Pro cyclists have nutritionists to fuel their performance and training to get the most out of their time on the saddle. For example, Team Sky employ Dr James Morton to periodize their nutrition based on training blocks to drive the adaptations that make their performance the way it is. Without this nutrition support and scientific knowledge, they …
THE FEMALE ATHLETE – Nutritional Considerations
Are you a female athlete and training hard? There may be some important nutritional factors to consider to remain in good health whilst optimising your training and performance. Take a look at our short info-graphic to find out what you need to be mindful of.
Fuelling For Performance
Like most amateur cyclists, I know I have a few barriers to improving my performance. Mainly these are: getting the miles in around work and life, motivation, following a structured training plan and diet. Coming out of what feels like a never-ending winter, I’m on track with the first three; I’m up to 16hr weeks on the bike, motivation …