An untrained eye probably looks at a bike saddle, notes the linear, slender, streamlined lines and thinks, “wow, that must be uncomfortable!” Read More “Preventing saddle soreness”
The Giro: its energy cost
Luca Mondazzi
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Recovery vs adaptation
The question “What is recovery?” seems too obvious to answer. Surely everyone understand what we mean by recovery. Read More “Recovery vs adaptation”
Energy in carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the most studied macronutrient in sport. Read More “Energy in carbohydrates”
Effort, sweat and joy
Every verb has its conjugations. But for one verb, every tense brings its own “emotions”. Read More “Effort, sweat and joy”
Measuring body fat mass
Fat mass and lean mass: two key elements in determing an athlet’s physical shape. Read More “Measuring body fat mass”
Keys to recovery
If we want to recover as quickly as possible after a hard day of training or racing there are a number of things we can do. Read More “Keys to recovery”
HIIT, the solution for people without much time
When time is limited, it must be used optimally, taking advantage of every available minute. Read More “HIIT, the solution for people without much time”
Sleep and protein? The ideal supplement for sports
A good, long sleep is a key factor in recovery after short or long training sessions. Read More “Sleep and protein? The ideal supplement for sports”
Cocoa and sport. An excellent (vegetable) aid
Numerous studies, encompassing vast numbers of people, have shown the connection between diets rich in foods of plant origin, and improved health, and sporting performance. Read More “Cocoa and sport. An excellent (vegetable) aid”