The 33Fuel Blog

The athletic and health benefits of pulses
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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How athletes avoid jet lag in 10 easy steps
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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Protein for endurance athletes
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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Swim training when the pool is closed
Build the resilient mindset that lets you maximise training results anywhere using these seven tips learned in a busy swimming pool... Busy pools can disrupt your training, but it needn't derail youBefore lakes open in spring, swimmers and triathletes up and down the country have to cope with packed swimming pools and I can tell you [...]
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