Articles
Tactics and fueling for the WorldTour’s longest monument
By Larry Warbasse
AG2R Citroën’s Larry Warbasse gives us the pro’s eye view of the Milan-Sanremo route, the tactics, and how to approach nutrition for the longest monument on the calendar.
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Fueling: The “F” in EFS
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Discover how your body turns every carb source into glucose in order to generate ATP and power muscles. Also learn why increasing ATP production is much (much!) more complicated than simply gobbling up glucose.
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Branched-Chain Amino Acids: Fuel for the Finale
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
When used correctly, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) help improve exercise performance after hours of grueling effort. Late in the race, deep in the training session – those times when you need an extra reserve of energy the most.
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Getting Somewhere while Going Nowhere
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Riding indoors is also radically different from riding outside.
In this blog installment, we share tips for how to approach fueling, recovery, and maintaining a mental edge during indoor training.
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Latest Research: The Proven Performance of OptygenHP
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Dr. Luke Bucci lays out the latest research on the ingredients that are unique to OptygenHP's formula – ashwagandha and Senactiv® (which is a blend of adaptogens) – along with a kicker: beta-alanine.
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Latest Research: The Clinical Case for Cordyceps
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Reviews of the Cordyceps research from the past two years, demonstrating Optygen’s impact on endurance athletes’ exercise output and general health.
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Zwift Tips from Shayna Powless
By Shayna Powless with Rob Ware
Shayna shares her high-level tips for those looking to begin their own Zwift journey or up their virtual game, along with some elaborative commentary about our experiences with the platform.
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Maximize The Benefits of Optygen & OptygenHP: When, How, & Who
By Rob Ware
Here, we’ll describe the differences between Optygen & OptygenHP, how to use them in training, and why every athlete from beginner to elite can benefit.
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The Personal Side of Performance
By Mike Fogarty, First Endurance Founder
My life changed one morning eight years ago when, while driving, I was hit by an impaired driver.
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The Road Less Paved
By Rob Britton
Rob talks about transitioning from the tarmac of Europe to the gravel of North America.
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