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Month: September 2014

Mediterranean Pita

Servings: 2 Time: 15 – 20 min This pita is best with lots of veggies, so it’s an ideal post-ride or recovery day meal. You can Include met if you want, but as a veggie guy, I’ll add grilled tempe…

Caffeine for Endurance Athletes

Caffeine for endurance athletes Consuming 200 to 400 milligrams of caffeine before training or sports competitions improves performance in endurance and high -intensity exercise. Spanish researchers from the University of Castilla – La Mancha in Toledo found that caffeine improved…

Getting ready for your long runs during Ironman training – Hector L Torres

During triathlon training, especially during Ironman training, it is very important to prepare yourselves for your long day of trainings. You have to think your body as your engine aka “motor”.  During your training you have been spending time on…

Capsaicin activates genes involved in appetite and Calorie Burning

Capsaicin is a chemical found in red chili pepper used to make paprika, which is a spice used in chili and Mexican food. It reduces appetite and calorie intake and helps promote weight loss by releasing serotonin, a hunger suppressing…

Men are the Weaker Sex

Men are the Weaker Sex Women have traditionally been considered the weaker sex, but that notion is incorrect if you consider the evidence. Women live longer than men in every society on earth. One reason is that men are more…

Hell Week – Overcome Fear

Hell Week – Overcome Fear Everything you want out of life is on the other side of fear – Joe Donnelly Fear is the most powerful and dominating of all our emotions. Fear will drive us in one of two…