The Truth About Protein: Debunking Misconceptions and Maximizing Benefits for Endurance Athletes

Discover the science behind protein supplements, debunk common myths, and learn how protein can help endurance athletes build muscle, improve bone health, and recover faster.

The Truth About Protein: Debunking Misconceptions and Maximizing Benefits for Endurance Athletes Very few supplements on the market actually work for everyday endurance athletes.  Protein is one of them.  However, there are many misconceptions around getting enough protein. Jose Antonio is a nutrition scientist who has done a series of reviews into supplements that work…

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What’s On Your Plate: A Balanced Approach to Weight Loss for Everyday Endurance Athletes

Discover practical nutrition tips for everyday endurance athletes aiming to lose weight. Learn how to fuel performance while managing weight effectively.

What’s On Your Plate: A Balanced Approach to Weight Loss for Everyday Endurance Athletes I’ve been writing a lot lately about nutrition mostly because my athletes and others have been asking me about it. And good nutrition has come up in discussions about race performance and being under-fueled.  Essentially our discussions come down to three…

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Mastering midlife nutrition: a guide for the over-50 endurance athlete to lose weight, gain energy

Discover essential nutrition tips for endurance athletes over 50, including calorie and protein needs, plus smart dietary adjustments for optimal performance

Mastering midlife nutrition: a guide for the over-50 endurance athlete to lose weight, gain energy Navigating nutrition after 50 can be tricky at best, especially as an endurance athlete.  I had a long discussion with several older male athletes about nutrition recently and decided to share my current understanding. (I have a nutrition certification, and…

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Female Athlete Nutrition: Fuel for Performance & Strength

Female Athletes Often Need More Protein To Fuel Workouts, Improve Recovery, and Build Strength

Female Athlete Nutrition: Fuel for Performance & Strength My daughter was a high school swimmer who refused to heed her dad’s advice that female athletes need more protein in their diets, probably way more than they’re currently getting. Those of you who have raised teenagers understand my daughter was pretty convinced she knows everything.  Yet…

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