Is doesn’t take a biochemist to know that carbohydrates are the MVP when it comes to fuelling high intensity exercise. But how much do we really need, and how do we know we’re putting in the right stuff? Our body has three main fuels to produce the energy required for the thousands of muscle contractions… Continue reading Fuelling the engine. Competition carbohydrate consumption
Month: February 2019
Overtraining and the Immune System. How Much is Too Much?
Overdoing it, burning the candle at both ends, cooking the goose. Athletes are notoriously bad for knowing when to back off and take a break, but why is it that going just a little too hard on the training track can lead to illness that can destroy an athlete’s whole season? It’s no secret that… Continue reading Overtraining and the Immune System. How Much is Too Much?