Nutrition Strategies

Two nutritional trends have serious health and performance consequences. We discuss the why, what, and how of protein and sodium intake.

In this episode, we explore how endurance athletes and coaches are using today’s top nutrition apps—and what to consider before relying on them.

In this episode we explore the science of caffeine in endurance sports—when it helps, when it doesn’t, and how to use it wisely.

We discuss a host of questions, from how to get a little more out of your form in autumn, to fueling needs for short races like cyclocross, and why so many female athletes seem to excel when entering sports later in life.

We dive into the work of Dr. John Hawley – he has produced many seminal studies and papers in exercise science since the 1990s. Today, we wilk look at a few of his key papers on carbohydrates and how we adapt.

We chat with high-performance sports dietitian and researcher Dr. Dana Lis about how female athletes can get the most from their nutrition.

We discuss the difference between nutrition and fueling, and why focusing on performance versus health can lead to very different dietary choices.

Medical doctor and elite Zwift team manager Jennifer Real talks with us about indoor training and racing, and how to achieve effective recovery including monitoring sleep and taking Vitamin D.