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Cycling Nutrition
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| Why Protein Should NOT Be In Your Sports Drink |
 Much has been written about the pros and cons of including protein in sports drinks designed to be used during athletic activity. Independent research shows no benefit.
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| What's The Problem With Gatorade? |
 Gatorade is by far the most popular sports drink in the world, but is it the best? To determine the answer all you have to do is read the ingredients and do a little basic research on studies that have been done by independent organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine. If you do, you'll quickly discover that most of the smaller specialty sports drinks are far superior to Gatorade.
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| How to Avoid The Porta Potty During a Race |
 We've all seen it and most of us have done it ... 30 minutes (or less) into a race athletes are already looking for a port potty. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way. The secret is a proper hydration plan before the gun goes off, and here's how you do it.
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| Hyponatremia: Electrolyte Replacement May Save Your Life |
 While it's important to drink enough to remain hydrated during a marathon, triathlon or other endurance activity, overhydrating by drinking too much can lead to a condition called hyponatremia, which is serious and sometimes deadly.
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| Hydration: The Key to Optimum Performance with Energy Gels |
 Water is the key to proper gel usage, because gels are absorbed in your small intestine and water is the transport vehicle that allows this to occur. If you fall behind on your water intake during longer workouts, you run the risk of dehydration, delayed benefits from the gel and possible stomach irritation.
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Why Protein Should NOT Be In Your Sports Drink
Much has been written about the pros and cons of including protein in sports drinks designed to be used during athletic activity. Independent research shows no benefit.
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What's The Problem With Gatorade?
Gatorade is by far the most popular sports drink in the world, but is it the best? To determine the answer all you have to do is read the ingredients and do a little basic research on studies that have been done by independent organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine. If you do, you'll quickly discover that most of the smaller specialty sports drinks are far superior to Gatorade.
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Knee Pain - Chondromalacia - Irritation Under The Kneecap
 Chondromalacia is a term used to describe damage or softening of the articular cartilage on the underside of the kneecap. It is similar to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee), which refers to pain under and around the knee cap.
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How to Avoid The Porta Potty During a Race
We've all seen it and most of us have done it ... 30 minutes (or less) into a race athletes are already looking for a port potty. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way. The secret is a proper hydration plan before the gun goes off, and here's how you do it.
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Hyponatremia: Electrolyte Replacement May Save Your Life
While it's important to drink enough to remain hydrated during a marathon, triathlon or other endurance activity, overhydrating by drinking too much can lead to a condition called hyponatremia, which is serious and sometimes deadly.
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