The 2010 SA Triathlon Champs was ruled as a no wetsuit swim with the water temperature recorded one hour before the start as being 22.4 degrees Celsius – only .4 degree above limit. However one EC athlete accompanied the official doing the measurement and noted that it was taken from the Jetty in shallow (warmer) water, [...]
This is a follow up article on the previous one I posted entitled “Sports Nutrition – It is essential you include fat in your diet” and which expands on the use of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). Mike.
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a special class of fatty acids. Normal fats and oils contain long-chain fatty acids (LCTs). [...]
An extremely informative article on the vital need for increasing Omega-3 oils in our otherwise highly deficient modern diets, as well as some interesting benefits for endurance athletes when consuming medium-chain fats in sports drinks. Mike.
Fat is necessary to absorb key vitamins and assists carbohydrate in providing you with energy
After all, dietary fat is necessary [...]
Calcium Magnesium Ratio
The proven ratio used in the Cal-Mag Formula is one part elemental magnesium to two parts elemental calcium.
As the Cal-Mag Formula calls for precise amounts of these elemental substances, some further explanation of these quantities should be given here.
The Cal-Mag Formula is made using the compounds calcium gluconate and magnesium carbonate. Both of these [...]
This is the third article in this excellent series containing absolutely vital information about programming training for maximum gains. Every athlete owes it to themselves to thoroughly grasp and apply these concepts. Mike.
Too much hard training can devastate your muscles and implode your immune system.
Creating a great training programme is not just a matter of writing [...]