Weight loss
Off-Season: How to Make the Most of This Period for Weight Loss and Nutritional Planning Work parties, get-togethers with friends, Christmas celebrations, New Year's Eve, and vacations... The end of the year is synonymous with...
Electrolyte Replacement
Hydration and electrolyte replacement are fundamental for sports practice, especially in intense and prolonged activities. Recent studies indicate that even mild dehydration (2-3% of body weight) can significantly compromise athletic performance. Consuming only water during...
Carbohydrate Replacement: The Science Behind the Glucose:Fructose Ratio
Proper carbohydrate replenishment is one of the cornerstones of athletic performance. Endurance sports require the body to have a continuous source of energy to maintain a high pace for extended periods. However, not all carbohydrate...
The traditional Z2 carbohydrate blend
The traditional Z2 blend consists of 3 main sources of carbohydrates. (maltodextrin, fructose and palatinose) to provide quick and sustained energy. Maltodextrin, widely used in sports products, is a carbohydrate. Maltodextrin is a complex produced...
Nutrition in injury recovery
Perhaps you're wondering if a specific meal plan can help with injury recovery. Or if there's such a thing as specific nutrition for " recovery ." Do specific amounts of macronutrients and micronutrients really influence...
The impact of sleep on performance
In my last post I talked about caffeine and its benefits for performance, and now let's talk about its "opposite": sleep! Sleep is one of the fundamental pillars of health and athletic performance, especially for...