Carbo loading 101
“ Carbo load ” is one of the most common nutritional tools, often used by athletes to improve performance. This involves adjusting your diet and physical activity levels to increase the amount of carbohydrates stored...
Simple Carbohydrates vs. complexes
I will repeat this phrase that every reader of our blog should already know: carbohydrates are an important macronutrient and one of the body's main sources of energy. The media and social networks constantly discourage...
Why recovery is necessary
If you're reading this post, it's because, like me, you love training! To continue training and training well, we need to recover. Today we're going to talk about an important subject that we often neglect:...
Planning your nutrition before, during and after training
Whether training or competing in an important race, adequate nutrition and hydration are essential pieces of the puzzle. And it is common to have errors in the timing and consumption of these foods and drinks....
The Carbohydrate Revolution and the Evolution of Sport
How carbohydrates revolutionized sports performance, especially in endurance sports. What is the evidence, what are the trends and what is reality.
How much do you sweat and how much sodium do you lose?
Hey guys! In this post we will discuss what factors determine how much you sweat, as well as what normal sweat rates are. We will also address electrolyte losses in sweat and, in particular, sodium...