Fat: Sore Subject around the holidays
by Lorenzo WimmerNovember 18, 2016
Fats are macronutrients in our diet that we consume in large quantities that gives us energy to survive and compete. Without them, we would only carry about enough energy stored in the form of glycogen in our muscles and liver for about 90 minutes to 2 hours of intense exercise. (Muscle glycogen comprises about 400g of glycogen, whereas liver glycog Read more
To sleep, perchance to dream
by Lorenzo WimmerOctober 04, 2016
We all know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. We know how good we feel once we have had one, and how poorly we feel when we have not. I’m certain that all of us have suffered the consequences of jet-lag at one point in our life, but did not know why our body felt this way. We all know that after a poor night’s sleep our energy levels, Read more
Nutrient Timing: “It’s About Time”
by Lorenzo WimmerSeptember 01, 2016
Throughout our lives, we all know that timing IS everything. It is becoming increasingly evident in endurance performance sports that this is a cornerstone of being able to “go the distance”. We are all looking to improve our muscle strength and power, our stamina and hopefully our body composition as a result of proper nutrition. A regular exercise Read more
Over Hydration
by Lorenzo WimmerAugust 15, 2016
In the many events you have entered over the years, how many water bottles do you have in your cupboard? How many times do you refill that water bottle during the race? How many liters of Gatorade and Propel, and the like, do you chug down during an event? If you’re reading this you were lucky enough not to over hydrated yourself into a condition kn Read more
Yes, Sugar!
by Lorenzo WimmerJuly 01, 2016
Have you ever wondered how your body differentiates between cane sugar and beet sugar? Here is how it works. Read more