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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Can plant-based eating improve running performance?
Plant-based diets have gone mainstream. A 2020 survey published by the International Food Information Council notes that 28% of consumers are eating more protein from plant sources, 24% are consuming more plant-based dairy, and 17% are eating more plant-based meat...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The pros and cons of intermittent fasting for cyclists
Named the most popular diet of 2020 in a study by the International Food Information Council, intermittent fasting (IF) has become a favorite way for many to manage their weight and improve their health [1].Contrary to most other diets, intermittent...
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- by Anne Valta
Best cycling computers for any type of rider
Just like all technology, cycling computers have come a long way since the simple cyclometers of yesteryear. Most of the models available now are wireless minicomputers that provide helpful tools like GPS, ANT+( a wireless technology that allows devices to...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
Does intense exercise increase longevity?
If you’re looking for ways to increase your lifespan, incorporating intense exercise into a workout routine is something to consider. Vigorous exercise can help improve a range of essential biomarkers, including resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, blood flow...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Plant-based eating for cycling performance: does it work?
For years, doctors and dietitians alike have touted the benefits of eating more plants and less meat. And it seems people are listening. A 2020 survey published by the International Food Information Council notes that 28% of consumers are eating...
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- by Anne Valta
Can e-biking improve cycling performance?
I used to be one of those people, a lycra-clad road cyclist weary of people on motor-assisted bicycles (aka e-bikes). I mean, c’mon! I’ve spent years and years hauling my butt up the mountains using nothing but my own strength...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
What causes runner’s stomach and how to prevent it
If you’ve ever had to peel off into the woods mid-run for an emergency bathroom stop or have plotted out your running routes around bathroom accessibility, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve heard this phenomenon called ‘runner’s stomach’, ‘runner’s gut’, or...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best nutrition recovery products for cyclists, according to experts
A killer ride can mentally and physically push you to the limit — sometimes beyond. But training hard is only part of the performance puzzle. Giving your muscles time to recover, repair, and adapt is when you truly reap the...
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- by Anne Valta
How Catra Corbett overcame addiction and became an accomplished ultra-runner, fueled by plants
Ultrarunner and vegan, Catra Corbett, is a force of nature. At age 56, she has run 100 miles (or more) over 100 times, (and counting!). She also holds the fastest known time for the 425-mile long John Muir Trail, completing...