The 33Fuel Blog
As a hard-charging go-getter you like nothing better than setting big goals and smashing them. This rocks. It also makes you very prone to overdosing on the stress hormone cortisol This is really bad for a two big reasons.First, cortisol is catabolic This means it destroys muscle, as opposed to something that is anabolic which builds muscle. So [...]
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We are bloody lucky at 33Fuel to have incredible customers, among them a certain Bradley Wiggins. You may have heard of him, he's a thoroughly decent bloke and won the odd bike race along the way too. It's always a pleasure to catch up with him, most recently over a relaxed afternoon beer or two [...]
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You’re in great shape, so why do you keep getting ill? You may be suffering from Post Exercise Immunosuppression (PEIS) where hard training knocks your immune system. Beat it with these three simple tips
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Marginal gains theory means making multiple simple small changes that compound to deliver huge long-term benefits. Popularised by Sir Dave Brailsford via great success at GB Cycling, Team Sky and Team Ineos, marginal gains are not just for elite athletes - we can all use them to increase performance in all areas of life
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Decaf coffee is a popular option for those who love the taste but don’t want the caffeine side effects. But how is caffeine removed from coffee? We set out to uncover the process behind decaffeination and, armed with this information, ask whether decaf coffee is good or bad
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