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Beaker Concepts Hydro Tail
3 Smoothies for Recovery and Energy
Ilana's Super Shakes
Ilana's Energy Bar
To CREATINE or not to CREATINE
Metabolism: The Starting Point for Planning Diet, Exercise
How Much Protein Do You Need?
Safety in Numbers
Use Sculling To Develop Water Sensitivity
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Beaker Concepts Hydro Tail   Email this postPrint this post
Hydration systems are a real conundrum for cyclists. Nothing will degrade athletic performance like dehydration but fluids are heavy, bulky, and must be readily accessible.
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Posted: 27/06/2007 10:44:03 PM
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3 Smoothies for Recovery and Energy   Email this postPrint this post
Exercising hard day after day tends to cause stiffness and soreness. Do you ever wonder if the food you consume after exercise can help you recover?
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Posted: 30/05/2007 4:58:43 PM
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Ilana's Super Shakes   Email this postPrint this post
Here are a couple of delicious protein shake recipes to enjoy.
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Posted: 30/05/2007 4:56:54 PM
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Ilana's Energy Bar   Email this postPrint this post
Recipe Selection of the Season
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Posted: 30/05/2007 4:54:52 PM
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To CREATINE or not to CREATINE   Email this postPrint this post
An ergogenic aid is a substance that enhances a person's athletic ability, either through improvements in power or enhanced endurance. Creatine has surfaced as an ergogenic aid that physically active people are willing to take.
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Posted: 30/05/2007 4:53:18 PM
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Metabolism: The Starting Point for Planning Diet, Exercise   Email this postPrint this post
Have you ever gone on a diet with a friend, eating everything the same and working out the same, and she lost weight while you gained? It can be very frustrating.
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Posted: 30/05/2007 4:46:48 PM
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How Much Protein Do You Need?   Email this postPrint this post
Protein is essential for building, maintaining and repairing muscles.
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Posted: 30/05/2007 4:44:54 PM
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Safety in Numbers   Email this postPrint this post

Cycling in a group may increase your safety or detract from it. This largely is predicated on the behavior and experience of the group members. If you are leading a group ride you have a direct impact on your group member's safety and security; a responsibility that should be taken seriously.
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Posted: 22/05/2007 6:32:05 PM
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Use Sculling To Develop Water Sensitivity   Email this postPrint this post

Have you ever observed how completely effortless an Olympic swimmer moves through the water? It may seem strange how smoothly and easily, yet unbelievably quickly they swim. One of the reasons these athletes are so efficient is that they have a really great "feel" for the water.

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Posted: 22/05/2007 6:30:22 PM
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I-Bike Power Meter   Email this postPrint this post

The Ibike Power Meter is a relative newcomer to the arena of power measured training.

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Posted: 22/05/2007 6:28:49 PM
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