Answers
- 0 comments
- by Sarah Achleithner
Is road cycling good for weight loss?
Yes, road cycling can assist with weight loss especially when combined with dietary interventions to achieve a calorie deficit. A pooled analysis of 15 studies published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that cycling has a favorable effect...
- 0 comments
- by Sarah Achleithner
Is 2 eggs enough protein after a workout?
No, 2 eggs do not contain enough protein for optimal muscle protein synthesis following a workout. According to research, the optimal amount of high-quality protein for muscle protein synthesis post-workout is 20 grams [1]. The average large egg only contains...
- 0 comments
- by Sarah Achleithner
Yes, following a keto diet can reduce exercise performance in events requiring maximum or near-maximum effort [1]. However, the keto diet appears to be less detrimental for low and moderate-intensity exercise after the adaptation period. The keto diet is a high...
- 0 comments
- by Sarah Achleithner
What is the best supplement for endurance athletes?
Endurance athletes may benefit from supplements such as carbohydrates, post-workout protein, electrolytes/fluid, caffeine, and nitrates. Carbohydrate intake is important for endurance athletes before, during, and after exercise to fuel working muscles, offset fatigue and promote recovery. Protein intake is critical...
- 0 comments
- by Sarah Achleithner
Is cycling good for your immune system?
Cycling is a low-impact exercise that can boost and strengthen the immune system. Research suggests that cycling helps to reduce immunosenescence, which is the change in the immune system associated with age [1, 2]. In general, regular exercise helps maintain...
- 0 comments
- by Sarah Achleithner
What does magnesium do for athletes?
Magnesium is involved in maintaining normal nerve and muscle function, heart rhythm, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and calcium absorption, all of which are important for athletes [1]. Inadequate magnesium in the diet may lead to chronic inflammatory stress, which...
- 0 comments
- by Sarah Achleithner
Should athletes take fish oil?
Yes, many athletes can benefit from taking fish oil. Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids which help fight inflammation and promote heart health. Two omega-3 fats found in fish oil, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have been shown...
- 0 comments
- by Sarah Achleithner
Is cycling good for your lungs?
Yes, research indicates that cycling is good for lung function and improves cardiovascular fitness [1]. Cycling promotes lung health for people with or without a lung condition, and studies have shown that those with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),...
- 0 comments
- by Sarah Achleithner
Is cycling better than running?
No, cycling isn’t always better than running. Running is associated with more physiological benefits than cycling. Studies to date indicate that running tends to be a more intense activity than cycling and therefore produces a greater metabolic response [3]. Furthermore,...