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Mental Health Used to Be Taboo in Endurance Sports. These

The evidence is clear that physical and mental health work in tandem. When a person begins to exercise, it sets off a cascade of reactions that benefit the … See more

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Mental Health Resources for Triathletes – Triathlete

WEBThough many assume endurance athletes, who are flush with feel-good endorphins from hours spent training, are immune from mental health issues like …

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Everything Endurance Athletes Need to Know About Vitamin D

WEBUnless you’ve been training in a cave, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about vitamin D during these pandemic days. It’s getting a lot of press as a way to …

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A Neuroscientist Explains the Brain-Boosting Benefits of Swim, …

WEBRun for better brain health. Running has been extensively studied in neuroscience labs and its brain-boosting benefits are pretty robust. Let’s start with …

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Is InsideTracker Worth It

WEBCase in point: InsideTracker, the blood screening service that seems to be on just about every endurance athlete’s Instagram account these days. It used to be that …

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If You're a Triathlete (at Any Level), These RED-S Guidelines Should

WEBMen are at risk. Back in the old days, we used to talk about the “Female Athlete Triad” as the resulting condition of LEA. But, recent research shows that …

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The Connection Between Heart Rate Variability and Mental Health

WEBMental Wellness and HRV. Heart rate variability refers to the time between heartbeats. A low HRV has less time between beats and often indicates stress or …

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The Female Endurance Athlete's Guide to Eating for Hormone Health

WEBAerobic sessions lasting <75 min – water with electrolytes is acceptable. But if there are multiple training sessions in a day, consume 30-60g carbohydrates (carbs) …

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Study Finds the Benefits of Being Fit Are Limitless – Triathlete

WEBThe relationship between endurance and greater longevity is something many multisport athletes have faith in, and now comes a large-scale study to back the belief. The …

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Microbiome

WEBMultiple studies and plenty of anecdotal evidence show that gastrointestinal issues like bloating, nausea, cramping, and diarrhea are common in athletes …

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Squatting Benefits: Why You Should Do It Every Day – Triathlete

WEBSquatting benefits: Super strength. Squatting and squat-like movements are considered king exercises for improving force production and power output in the human …

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Is Athletic Greens Worth It

WEBA Nutrition Expert’s Review. The supplement Athletic Greens/AG1 seems to be everywhere in the endurance market these days. Registered Dietitian Matthew Kadey …

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What Are the Best Sports Supplements For Women

WEBThe current study. To study how this lack of female representation in study participants plays out with supplements, an auditing protocol was developed to guide the …

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Gut Check: What You Need To Know About Gut Health – Triathlete

WEBIndeed, sports nutritionist and exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims said that the key to good gut health is keeping the right balance of bacteria. “The gut is tightly tied …

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Mitochondria Can Help Researchers Crack the Training (and

WEBThat turnover, or refreshing the pool of mitochondria within the muscle, is aided by exercise. Hood says his work has shown that the type of training triathletes …

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Smoothie Recipes for Athletes – Triathlete

WEB1 cup milk or plain non-dairy milk of choice (or use kefir) 2 tablespoons peanut butter. 2 tablespoons wheat germ (optional) 1/3 cup canned navy beans, drained …

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A Nutritionist Shares What a Month of No Alcohol Did to His Body

WEBAlcohol consumption is a universal health behavior that is associated with poor sleep. It will cause a dose-dependent effect on heart function due to its impact on …

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Best Nutrition Bars: 22 Picks for Every Situation – Triathlete

WEBHealth Warrior Chia Bar Banana Nut. $17.99 for a box of 15 bars, healthwarrior.com. Calories: 100; Carbs: 17g; Protein: 3g; Fat: 5g. As the name implies, …

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The Endurance Athlete’s Guide to Hormonal Contraceptives

WEBApproximately half of athletes who menstruate are using a hormonal contraceptive. How does using hormonal birth control affect athletic performance? We …

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