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217. Can Protein Supplements Prevent Muscle Loss in Recovery?
Today, Im talking about protein supplements, amino acids, surgery, and recovering from injury. If youve ever wondered whether a scoop of whey or a few grams of essential aminos in a protein supple
216. Metabolic Flexibility: The Missing Link in Energy, Performance, and Fat Loss
Today, were diving into something everyone is talking about without even realizing it but few actually understand: metabolic flexibility. Think of metabolic flexibility as your bodys ability to shi
215. How to Fuel for Early Morning Training
Knowing how to fuel for early morning training can help you maintain performance and power on and off the bike and in and out of the gym. It can also help you learn how to recover properly since you a
214. What NOT to Eat Before Bike Rides
We talk a lot about what to eat before, during, and after your bikes rides but we dont talk enough about what NOT to eat before bike rides. Give this episode a listen to make sure that youre eati
213. Fueling More Miles: Nutrition Tips for Cyclists in Season
As riding season ramps up, mountain bikers and gravel cyclists need to rethink their nutrition. Learn how to fuel longer rides, recover better, and keep energy steady with smart seasonal strategies wi
212. Are You Ready, Willing, and Able to Change?
So, youve decided youre ready to change - thats awesome! But are you WILLING to make the change? (Itll get uncomfortable and not many people love to be uncomfortable.) Are you ABLE to make the cha
211. How to Get Your Bike Ready to Ride
With the snow melting and the weather cooperating more for some more riding, let's get your bike ready for some more miles! Give this episode a listen to learn the simple steps you can take to check y
210. Stop Half-Assing Your Life
Distractions obliterate your focus. By not fully-investing your attention into your work or task at hand, you are doing your brain and body a disservice. So, instead of half-assing your focus and rest
209. Creatine and Women
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world, and it is found to be safe and effective. However, creatine use among women is vastly under-researched (what else is new?). Recent rese
208. The Downsides and Dangers of Supplements
Despite supplements sometimes being beneficial and having a relatively low-risk profile, there are some downsides and dangers to supplements. In this episode, I share some things to look out for when