The Magic Behind Fuelin

Olympic and World Championship medalists experience fewer and shorter upper respiratory infections than less successful athletes, and illness rates are inversely related to training volume.

For anyone exercising, getting clarity on your internal health is important. Part of this process is getting a blood test. Fuelin recommends getting your blood tests in October/November and then again in April/May……….

Use these calculations and steps to establish a base-level range for your hydration needs. And then make a plan and be flexible from there.

This week I thought I would highlight some exciting new research articles that came across my desk. The research papers reviewed include topics covering; 1. The role and impact of fiber and fermented food on the gut microbiome. 2. The impact of low FODMAP diets on the populations and function of the gut microbiome. 3. The determining factors for the effectiveness of the popular Mediterranean diet.

Have you heard the tale that there is a limit to the amount of protein that your body can handle for muscle protein synthesis? It’s a good one! The new study from Luc van Loon's lab gave a one-off dose of 0, 35 or 100g protein and measured the response over 12 hrs (most studies only go out to 4 hrs). They showed that the dose-response isn't what we thought it was.

Alcohol has a measurable impact on HRV, heart rate, respiration and sleep stages. In turn, these negative implications directly influence the factors most often associated with training recovery.