The Nine Hungers: What Are You Really Hungry For? Why are you hungry? And what are you really  hungry for? At first glance, that might sound obvious. “Food, obviously. Maybe a BLT. Or pizza.” But hunger isn’t always that simple. In reality, there are nine types of hunger  — and understanding them can completely change how you relate to food. As athletes, we’re good at tracking data — heart rate, wattage, macros, training volume. But most of us lose touch with the subjective side of eating:...

As race season winds down and the days start getting shorter, many athletes begin to shift gears — recovering, rebuilding, and refocusing. But this is also the time of year when supplement habits tend to ramp up.Iron. Vitamin D. Omega-3s. Magnesium. The list goes on. A lot of athletes start taking new products as an “insurance policy,” assuming more is better or that a little extra can’t hurt. The problem is, that’s not always true. Some supplements can be contraindicated with medications or...

The blog review recent findings for the maximum amount of protein athlete may need. Current trends of higher protein foods may overstate proteins importance compared to the need for quality training stimulus.