Successful gravel racing with these tips from pro Paul Voß Quelle: Nils Laengner For more power during your grace-race Gravel Race: Particularities & Challenges The fueling at Gravel races is again somewhat more difficult than the fueling at “normal” bicycle races. This is because it is not uncommon for such races to go on for[…]
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With the right nutrition to a successful altitude training camp
With the right nutrition to a successful altitude training camp Photo: Tino Pohlmann How to get through your altitude training camp in the best possible way Why an altitude training camp? Very many (professional) athletes go to altitude training camps every year to optimize their performance. Especially in endurance sports, the altitude training camp has[…]
Your 2023 goals: 5 steps to realize your New Year’s resolutions for real
Your 2023 goals: 5 steps to realize your New Year’s resolutions for real How to successfully implement your New Year’s resolutions The power of habit Who doesn’t know them, the good New Year’s resolutions that usually dissolve into nothing within a few days? It doesn’t matter whether they are sporting or personal resolutions: resolutions rarely[…]
Basic Endurance Training Guide: With Tips from Top Trainer Dan Lorang
Basic Endurance Training: A Guide with Tips from Top Trainer Dan Lorang How to achieve your goals through optimal basic endurance training From analysis to success Whether competitive or recreational, one fact does not change: the basic endurance training must be suitable. Many athletes decide that they want to compete in a particular event. They[…]
This is how many carbohydrates you really need for your training (download overview)
This is how many carbohydrates you really need for your training (download overview) Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy for athletes and crucial for good performance. What’s more, an undersupply of energy can have serious consequences. If you don’t consume enough carbohydrates, this can lead to an increased risk of injury, a weakened[…]
Zwift tips: Train more effectively on the roller with the optimal food!
Zwift tips: Train more effectively on the roller with the optimal food! Food on the Smarttrainer is often underestimated: tips and tricks to make your Zwift workout a success. It’s getting cold and uncomfortable and the days are getting shorter. For several years now, cyclists and triathletes have been drawn to the virtual streets of[…]
Especially for female athletes: Why an energy deficit is so dangerous
For female athletes: Why an energy deficit is so dangerous (including low carb). Exhausted mature woman after jogging. Sweaty middle aged athlete taking a break from running at park with copy space. Tired mid adult woman wipes wet forehead after intense fitness training. What underestimated consequences and risks an energy deficit brings with it and[…]
Sport motivation in winter: 5 tips against rain & cold
Sports motivation in the fall: 5 tips against rain & cold Whether a clever motivational saying or the right music: 5 tips show you how to get your sports motivation even in fall and winter. Sport motivation: Why it’s especially hard in winter Winter is just around the corner. The temperatures are already dropping and[…]
From metabolic profile to ideal fueling: That’s how the pros do it!
From metabolic profile to ideal fueling: That’s how the pros do it! Why you need a metabolic profile to optimally match your training and your diet What is a metabolic profile? The metabolic profile basically maps how your metabolism works. It is a reflection of when and how much carbohydrates and fats you consume during[…]
Nutrition for the bicycle tour: what you should know
Nutrition for the bicycle tour: What you should know (beginner’s guide) Road cyclists couple taking a ride break along a scenic cycling route enjoying stunning sights and giving high five Why it’s worth taking a look at Food & Drink General Before we look at the optimal nutrition around a bike ride, briefly a few[…]
