The Morning Training Dilemma: Fasted vs. Fueled Performance Explained

by Coach Paul Warloski Early morning training can be a beautiful thing—the roads are quiet, the air is crisp, and you can knock out your workout before the day gets crazy.  But should you eat first?  How long can you ride or run fasted before performance suffers? Is training empty really making you faster? The […]

Time-Restricted Eating for Menopausal Endurance Athletes: Benefits, Risks, and Practical Tips

One of my endurance athletes, a woman in her 50s, recently asked me about Time-Restricted Eating (TRE)—also known as intermittent fasting—and whether it’s a good idea for menopausal women. Many people try TRE to lose weight, but emerging studies suggest that fasting may also positively affect metabolic health, hormonal function, and fat oxidation.  However, for […]

Why Am I Still Gaining Belly Fat If I’m Training So Much?

As an older athlete, you ride, you run.  You train almost every day.  And yet… the belly fat seems to be sticking around—or even growing.  What gives? You’re not alone. Many middle-aged endurance athletes experience this frustrating phenomenon.  Several of my athletes have asked about weight loss, so I did some reading into the research […]