With our newest launch of Näak ULTRA ENERGY™ bars, we wanted to highlight their benefits in endurance sports. Näak ULTRA ENERGY™ Bars are
Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in helping your body break down nutrients to energize you for your day to day activities or tackling your next training session. Read more about the B Vitamins, sources of Vitamin B12 and the benefits of B12 for endurance Athletes. We cover the B Vitamins, what is Vitamin B12 and where to find it, signs and consequences of Vitamin B12 deficiency and its benefits for endurance athletes.
During physical activity, staying hydrated is often overlooked. Our bodies require more than nutrients and energy, it also needs water to maintain your water balance. Here, we will tell you all you need to know about your water balance, staying hydrated and what happens if you are dehydrated.
We discuss about maintaining your water balance, the consequences of dehydration and tell you how to hydrate before, during and after physical activity for maximum performance. We also include a hydration schedule you can save on-the-go whenever you need!
Alongside Caffeine, Alcohol is a psychoactive drug that is consumed globally. Alcohol is generally consumed during social gathering and for celebration. It is not uncommon that athletes are recommended to abstain from consuming alcohol. Generally, when athletes carry out acute alcohol consumption, their normal blood flow, protein synthesis, and rehydration cues can be negatively impacted (2). These changes in normal body functions can affect one’s athletic recovery and performance. Follow along this article to learn more about alcohol, how it is broken down in the body, and how it affects athletic performance!
Keeping your muscles ULTRA fueled before, during and after your physical activity may be the best way to fuel thank them for their hard work. Here, Näak brings you 6 ULTRA fueling foods for endurance athletes. These foods will be sure to fill your glycogen stores to make sure your body is not depleted of energy. We mention research supporting eating oatmeal, peanut butter, hydration mixes, energy bars, energy gels and cricket powder. All nutrients, including macro and micronutrients are mentioned, along with their benefits for overall health and performance.
Every athlete is told to replenish electrolyte stores on top of rehydration during and after crushing a training session. Like each
More than just an aspect of an athlete's life, sports nutrition is a cornerstone of athletic performance. Focusing on training alone will not allow you to push your limits if you overlook the nutritional aspect. While the human body is capable of storing the energy needed (in the form of glycogen) for about 20 miles of intense effort, running a 26 miles marathon is a real challenge.
No doubt, each time you’re on your next trail run, your body is challenged differently. But there is one thing that is constant: it is your body at work. This means making sure you are fueling your body properly to feel replenished and empowered to go on your next adventure.
Have you experienced the benefits of eating a meal pre-workout? This often-overlooked action can significantly affect the
After intensive training, your body needs only one thing: to recover. This phase is absolutely essential! With time and proper nutrition, your body will be less vulnerable to injury and able to work harder. And yes, it' s after training that your body develops its performance ! Today we will give you 6 Nutrition Tips to optimize your recovery !
Whether you are an athlete or not, it is important to have a daily protein diet to be in good health. According to Health Canada, you must consume 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight daily to meet your minimum requirements, or 52g of protein per day for a 65kg person.
Good nutrition is essential for every individual, but especially for athletes. Knowing how to listen to your body, enjoying yourself while eating, and consuming nutrient-rich foods is undoubtedly the daily routine of some of you. Whether you are part of this category or not, here are 5 eating habits to keep or apply in 2021.
Today, both elite athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts are supplementing with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) for performance benefits. Curious about what BCAAs are and what role they play in the body? Keep reading to find out!
Running an ultra distance is a physical endeavor that requires tremendous amounts of work and discipline. Runners can spend months and sometimes years training their mind and body to overcome the challenges brought upon by the sport. A key element to successfully complete an ultra marathon or an ultra trail is a proper nutrition plan, however this can be a challenge in itself.
Unfortunately, there is no “one-size-fits-all” nutrition plan; everyone is different and your nutrition needs will likely differ from those of your peers. The only way to figure out what works best for you is to get out there and experiment. Nonetheless, there are general concepts and guidelines that you can follow and learn from when building your nutrition plan.
The following article was written to help you tailor your nutrition strategy and optimize your performance on race day.
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