Coffee, Cycling, Glycogen and You
June 8, 2009
| The benefits post ride coffee have been obvious to anyone who been riding for a while. Now we have the scientific proof which helps us all justify ending any ride at a cafe. Studies have shown that adding large quantities of caffeine to your post ride meal will improve your glycogen stores by around 66% against just eating a carbo meal post exercise. If your training or racing a lot your recovery is a vital part of maximising your efforts. However there is evidence to show that a coffee before riding won’t do you much good. |
 Take with carbs post ride for more muscle glycogen |
In recent studies it was found that while caffiene delivered in capsules resulted in a marked improvement in endurance ( up to ten times), taking your caffiene in liquid form at your favourite cafe won’t have the same effect. There are many other compounds in a coffee and it appears that some of these block the performance effects of the caffiene.
Also if you’re in to creatine it seems a pre-ride caffiene hit will essentially blunt or completely counteract the effects on any creatine supplimentation. It is wise to remember that caffeine is also a diuretic and causes a loss of fluid, which then leads to a dehydrating effect - so be aware if your heading out for a long one that any caffiene pre-ride may need to be offset with more hydration along the way.
Nutrition For Sport E-book_
April 16, 2009
| Nutrition for Sport is a comprehensive review of sports nutrition with an eye to the aerobic-endurance athlete. Cyclists, runners, triathletes, and walkers will appreciate the down-to-earth practical advice, the debunking of advertising, as well as the detailed explanations and comprehensive reference material provided about every vitamin and mineral. Learn about:
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