The 33Fuel Blog
The ketogenic diet continues to gather momentum in the athletic community. Adopters claim the diet improves fat burning, weight loss and endurance performance. What’s more, it also appears to boost mental focus and key health markers.Endurance athletes claim the ketogenic diet improves performanceWhat is the ketogenic diet?Ketones are molecules which can provide a fuel source [...]
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Pulses and beans are the seeds from the Fabaceae plant family and are among the most versatile and nutritious foods on earth. Their health and athletic benefits are wide-ranging and scientifically proven.Add pulses to your diet. You'll feel the health and athletic benefits in no time.Pulses include: ChickpeasLentilsPeasKidney beansBlack beansSoybeansPeanutsPulses and general healthAs a group, [...]
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It’s not just professional athletes that travel the world to race - amateur athletes also travel for marathons, triathlons, ultras and training camps. Jet lag can seriously impact athletic performance, so learning how to avoid it is key to reaching your potential.Confused what time it is? You might be suffering from jet lag. But it [...]
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The ins and outs of how to taper are well documented but now we’re digging deeper. What should your taper nutrition look like? What food will set you up for a PB, and what will hinder you?
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At its most basic, sports nutrition for endurance athletes has two major functions: to deliver fuel for energy and adequate nutrients for recovery. Enter protein. Protein is a crucial for endurance athletes to recover, rebuild and go again.You wouldn’t be able to train consistently without protein Protein for endurance athletes – when to consume proteinIt’s [...]
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