Nutrition

In their effort to enhance energy and optimize performance, many runners purchase vitamins, herbs, amino acids, and other sports supplements that are reputed to offer a competitive advantage. While a few supplements (beta-alanine, creatine, caffeine, nitrates) might play a small role when added to a well-thought-out fueling plan, no amount of supplements will compensate for a lousy diet.
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Pre-workout supplements are often used by people who work out regularly to boost their energy and performance. The multi-ingredient supplements are taken prior to engaging in physical activity.
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Zero post-workout recovery will only render your whole workout routine useless. This is because after working hard, your body needs to heal and repair any damaged muscle tissues. This repairing and healing process will allow you to see positive results from your workout.
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No matter what sports they play, athletes are constantly under immense physical stress. They resort to different pain management techniques to cope with the daily aches. These can range from massages to medicines. Taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medicines, widely known as NSAIDs, is a popular remedy. But over the past few years, many athletes have switched from these old-school techniques to modern ones.
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Competitive runners like to set personal bests, if not win races.  Many factors impact how well you can run. Some factors are out of your control, such as heat, humidity, wind, altitude, water conditions, as well as the time of the event, amount of time between events, and perhaps jet lag.
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the nation’s largest group of exercise physiologists, sports nutritionists, and a multitude of other sports medicine professionals. Each year at ACSM’s Annual Meeting, members gather to share their knowledge and latest research. Here are highlights of two presentations from the 2022 meeting in San Diego that might be of interest to runners intent on improving their performance.
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Wouldn’t it be nice if runners could get a genetic test that tells them precisely what they should eat to enhance their performance? Of course, the answer is yes! Personalized (or precision) nutrition currently exists as a growing area of interest to runners. Yet, the field is in its infancy.
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Veganism offers several health advantages. Previously, there were few vegan alternatives but things have improved for vegans. Here, we'll try to compile a list of some of the various dietary selections that will assist you in being fit and athletic.
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