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How to Fuel Short Workouts

For endurance athletes, proper fueling is vital for peak performance. But are there any benefits to fueling your shorter workouts? Find out why, how, and when to fuel your short workouts.

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Five Tips for Training and Weight Loss

Cycling is well-known for its health benefits, one of which is weight loss. But starting a weight loss program can be difficult, especially when managing a training schedule. Here are five tips to help you get started.

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Supplements for Cyclists and Triathletes: Do They Make you Faster?

Some of the supplements recommended to endurance athletes are necessary to performance, while others offer only minor benefits. You can determine which ones are right for you with a look at your diet and an assessment of the pros and cons that come with each supplement.

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Science of Getting Faster: Ketones and Recovery

Exogenous ketone esters are a hot topic in cycling. In our second conversation with Dr. Chiel Poffe, we learn about his research into using ketone esters to benefit recovery from high-volume training.

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Science of Getting Faster: Recovery and Carbohydrate Intake

We know that the quantity of carbohydrates ingested after exercise impacts the replenishment of glycogen stores, but what about the type of carbohydrates ingested? Does ingesting glucose and fructose, as opposed to just glucose, impact subsequent endurance performance? The Science of Getting Faster Podcast dives into the research with Dr. Tim Podlogar on the effects of co-ingesting fructose and glucose, to see if there are any performance benefits for cyclists.

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