Tag: endurance nutrition
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Collagen peptides
Plasma levels of glycine decrease after endurance exercise, possibly due to increased uptake by musculoskeletal tissue. This suggests that glycine supplementation might support connective tissue synthesis and remodeling after exercise.
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Can continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices help athletes narrow down best fueling practices?
Along with other wearable tech, CGMs have become increasingly popular with endurance athletes. We know how important carbohydrates are for performance, and we also know that individuals have highly variable pre- and during-exercise fueling practices, so how might we be able to use these devices to our advantage?
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Proposed mechanisms and benefits of cluster dextrin
Cluster Dextrin, also known as highly branched cyclic dextrin (HBCD), has recently become a popular component of many sports nutrition products due to its ability to provide a high amount of carbohydrate in a low osmolality solution. These properties make it appealing for use before, during, and after workouts when carbohydrate availability is key.
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Product Review: Skratchlabs Supefuel
The Skratch Superfuel uses cluster dextrin technology to provide up to 100 grams of carbs (400 calories) while keeping osmolality low when mixed in water. However, the customer can customize (dilute or concentrate) the product according to their needs. Thank you again to Skratchlabs for providing this product for our review!
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Sport specific fueling considerations for ultra-endurance events
While fueling recommendations do not differ between running and cycling, there are important differences between the sports that cannot be ignored.
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Nutrition Considerations for Ultra Endurance Sport, Pt 1: Carbohydrate
Ultra-endurance events such as 100 mile runs and multi-day bike packing trips pose a variety of unique nutrition-related challenges. In this upcoming series of posts we will aim to uncover some of the evidence-based recommendations and recent research findings to help guide your approach to ultra nutrition.
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Timing Your Pre-Exercise Feeding
Supporting exercise with adequate carb availability starts with pre-exercise fueling. At rest, insulin is released following carb intake and the insulin response is dependent on the type and amount of carbohydrate ingested (glycemic load).
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Blood Glucose Responses During Exercise
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices are quite the rage in the endurance sport world at the moment. But in order to use them effectively, it’s essential to understand the typical blood glucose response to exercise.
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Can continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices help athletes narrow down best fueling practices?
Along with other wearable tech, CGMs have become increasingly popular with endurance athletes. We know how important carbohydrates are for performance, and we also know that individuals have highly variable pre- and during-exercise fueling practices, so how might we be able to use these devices to our advantage?
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When should I fuel with more than just carbs during an event?
To ensure your greatest chance of success in an ultra-endurance event, it’s important to experiment with a variety of liquids, gels, and solids to determine individual preference, palatability, and GI tolerance. A portion of these foods and drinks can also provide protein and fat if well tolerated, and should also provide necessary sodium to maintain…
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