Q&A with Lyle McDonald, author of The Protein Book Q: SpeedEndurance.com: Some coaches tell their sprinters not to each too much carbs the night before a race, as the theory is 1 gram of carbohydrates requires 2 grams of water to store as glycogen. The end result may make the athlete feel … [Read more...] about How much Carbs Should a Sprinter Eat Before Competition?
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Usain Bolt’s Diet and the Carb, Protein, and Fat ratio
I read an article about Usain Bolt's Diet, and how he was not a fan of supplements, just like Jeremy Wariner (who can blame them with the scare in supplement contamination?). The only exception was Vitamin C. The article claimed he ate six daily meals containing 30% carbohydrates, 60% protein, … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt’s Diet and the Carb, Protein, and Fat ratio
The Fear of Athletic Supplement Contamination
Stop before you drink that protein shake. According to the study from Dec 2007 commissioned by Informed-Choice, approximately 25% of supplements could be contaminated. According to the report, which can be found here (PDF): Fifty-eight supplement samples were purchased from popular retail … [Read more...] about The Fear of Athletic Supplement Contamination
What is the Best Protein Recovery Drink for Sprinters?
Q&A with Lyle McDonald, author of The Protein Book This question is aimed particularly for sprinters who also do a moderate amount of weight training. Photo credits: Gatorade Q: SpeedEndurance.com: What is the best protein recovery drink for sprinters who have to wait 1-2 hours until … [Read more...] about What is the Best Protein Recovery Drink for Sprinters?
2009 BC Strength Fitness and Conditioning Conference
Focus on Recovery, Regeneration and Rehabilitation Our Head Coach, Derek Hansen, will be hosting a Conference on March 7th, 2009 in Vancouver, BC with a theme of Recovery, Regeneration and Rehabilitation. You can download the conference brochure by clicking here. (PDF) Last year's conference, … [Read more...] about 2009 BC Strength Fitness and Conditioning Conference
Tart Cherry Juice Benefits – The Next Health Antioxidant?
I'm a firm believer in a simple post-workout protein drink spiked with 5 or 10 grams of Glutamine after a hard workout. I even recommend this to my marathon runner friends to lessen the pain in their quads 1-2 days after their race. And for sleep, I simply take Melatonin or Sleepzyme if I need … [Read more...] about Tart Cherry Juice Benefits – The Next Health Antioxidant?
Omega-3 Fatty Acids with Golden vs Brown Flax Seeds
This video is a classic. It is 15 minutes long with speaker James Boschman from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He is the President and CEO of Randolph and James Flax Mills. Where the heck is Prince Albert, Saskatchewan? Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has a population of less than 35,000 and is … [Read more...] about Omega-3 Fatty Acids with Golden vs Brown Flax Seeds
Are French Fries Bad for You?
I get asked this question a lot, especially on road trips. There are several reasons why you, your athletes, or your children should NOT eat french fries. In contrast, there are reason why you should eat it. One reason is they are yummy with ketchup or mayonnaise. Back in my Montreal days, … [Read more...] about Are French Fries Bad for You?
Tryptophan Benefits – Good or Bad?
To me, Tryptophan is bad for you, at least during a 400 meters sprint. I used to consume Power Drive (Biotest) and Vitalyze (SNAC) one hour before my race as both products contains Tyrosine as the main formulation. Tyrosine blocks the release of Tryptophan, which is the amino acid that gives … [Read more...] about Tryptophan Benefits – Good or Bad?
Shark Fin Soup and Benefits of Shark Cartilage
When I was a boy (and that was a longtime ago) I remember eating Shark Fin Soup for New Year's Day dinner. The occasional wedding dinner would also serve it as an appetizer. Unlike the Bird Nest soup (which isn't really a bird nest) and the Egg Roll (which doesn't contain any eggs), Shark Fin … [Read more...] about Shark Fin Soup and Benefits of Shark Cartilage
