I’m the kind of person who totally respects the athletes who compete in the X-Games sports, and of course love to watch all the insane things they do. Seeing as we’re a cycling website, I got to thinking about the great life lessons you can learn from Extreme BMX. Yes, there is some seriously incredible...
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Whether you are hoping to run a marathon, aiming to slim down your waist line, or cycle competitively, achieving your fitness goal is hard work. Along the way you will probably experience pain and setbacks, from huge blisters to the agony of climbing stairs post-leg workout day. As with any workout, sore muscles are...
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I despise nutrition labels. And even worse, nutrition claims on the front of a package are a joke. Sound like a rant? I’m just getting started. You read that right. Although the intentions may have been good with both of these, they become little more than marketing and politics in modern day food manufacturing. Why?...
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There are many things that can be done to improve your cycling performance, but one that is often overlooked is posture. A cyclist might get a bike fit to ensure they are properly set up on the bike, but using the correct posture while riding will further help things out. How do you hold...
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Just when I wasn’t sure what kind of motivational Monday topic I would write about today, along came the buzzing annoyance of a mosquito in my ear…….and I instantly knew what I’d be writing about. “If you think you’re too small to make a difference, you haven’t been in bed with a mosquito.” – Anita Roddick...
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Most families eat dinner together, maybe watch a little TV, go see a movie……..we ride our bikes. It’s what we’ve done for the past 5 years and I can’t imagine it any other way. It wasn’t always like this though…..Before we started cycling, my dad was VERY overweight and never wanted to do anything...
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Hundreds. Thousands. There is no end to your energy bar options. There are some great commercial ones, other bland or cardboard-like ones, and some that are little more than candy bars. Here’s mine. I use this energy bar on rides, runs, and skis. I love it. Just 5-6 ingredients in a food processor, and your...
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“I still fall on my face sometimes and I Can’t color inside the lines ’cause I’m perfectly incomplete I’m still working on my masterpiece.” The words above are lyrics from a song called Masterpiece by Jessie J. I’m using them as my inspiration for this weeks Loving Life message on Loving the Bike TV....
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Like it or not, Twitter is a part of our communicative world today. If ten years ago you would have told me that there’s be this online platform where people sent out very short messages each day and used them to communicate and socialize with the world….I would have said you were nuts. But...
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I’m surrounded by a lot of like minded people in real life and on social media, and it’s pretty simple to see the commonality between all of us. Yeah, we all have our individualities…..but there are some common bonds that always come to the surface. I call them “The Goods”. Those happy things in...
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Bacon: The Tasty Sodium Supplement Alright, here’s the disclaimer (a rarity around here!). This may not be the healthiest of my Loving the Bite healthy recipes. It’s true. I’ve given you plenty of those. It doesn’t have to be all-broccoli-all-time. As you’ll read, I do believe bacon is fine here and there (or to be clique –...
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If you’re anything like me, you find yourself getting way too tied up with insignificant problems and things. I’m always stressing my mind or getting frustrated over the small stuff. In this week’s episode of Loving the Bike TV, I talk about what can be done to remind yourself just how insignificant many of...
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Question: I am using the homebrew sugar formulations (sometimes added to green tea). I am also trying to wean myself off 1/2 dose adrenalean “lip tonic delivery system” (biorhythm brand- caffeine, hoodia g, synephrine, yohimbe) capsule for energy.
My question is other than juice, can you suggest modifications in lieu of table sugar for energy and hydration.
Answer:
Both raw/organic honey or agave can work great in the homebrew (substitute in the same quantities for the sugar, or to taste), but you do have to shake well in order to make sure they don’t settle out. Have you tried either of these? Also, make sure to use at least the minimum amount of salt recommended in the homebrew as the temps rise, you need the sodium replacement if you’re sweating.
Please send us your questions for our Expert Sports Nutritionist, Kelli Jennings to “Ask the Sports Nutritionist“. Kelli Jennings is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for healthy eating, wellness, & sports nutrition. For more information go to www.apexnutritionllc.com.
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