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CAFFEINE – THE POPULAR PERFORMANCE BOOSTER 04.02.2020.

It is almost not possible to think of everyday life without the stimulating effects of caffeine: a cup of coffee in the morning, at least for some of us, kick starts the day. Also, in the world of sport for many years caffeine is known as a performance booster. Occurrences of caffeine The most common way to consume caffeine is through coffee. The active ingredient can also be found either naturally or in an .

OBSTACLE RUNS – TIPS AND TRICKS FROM OUR EXPERT 20.01.2020.

In addition to endurance and strength, you need balance, speed, agility, coordination and mental strength to overcome the many obstacles during an obstacle run. Professional obstacle runner and PowerBar athlete Charles Franzke explains how best to manage a run and what to consider when training. The right equipment makes it easier. In OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) you don’t need any special equipment, but you should pay attention to a few points. Your running clothes .

POWERBAR NUTRITION STRATEGIES – THE RIGHT MIX FOR YOUR SPORT! 07.06.2019.

There is no way past the right sports nutrition strategy if you are chasing a new personal best: the intake of the right nutrients at the right time is crucial. But a lot of sports enthusiasts are unsure when it comes to sports nutrition: what should I eat and drink? How much of it? And when? The answer: everyone is different in this regard! It is important to go step by step to find .

EFFECTIVE REDUCTION OF BODY FAT – HOW DOES IT WORK AND WHAT SHOULD YOU BEAR IN MIND WHEN IT COMES TO NUTRITION 03.04.2019.

Who’s not familiar with this: the body should look more defined or in the context of preparation for the competition season the weight needs to come down to the optimal competition weight. But what is the most effective way of getting rid of those unnecessary ‘love handles’ without negatively affecting physical performance? Low-carb, low-fat or intermittent fasting – the different diets are booming more than ever. Pivotal for the reduction .

STRATEGIC CARBOHYDRATE INTAKE DURING COMPETITION – ALWAYS THE RIGHT ENERGY LEVEL 04.09.2018.

“The amount of carbohydrates that you take on during the cycle and run can often decide the result of the race.” – Sebastian Kienle In order to successfully complete a multi-day stage cycling race like the Tour de France, specific training and also the genetic prerequisites are very important. In addition to these factors, the right carbohydrate and fluid strategy is probably one of the most important factors for a successful performance in the race. .

HYDRATION DURING ENDURANCE EXERCISE – THE RIGHT SUPPLY DURING A STAGE 04.09.2018.

When there’s a fluid deficit in the body, exercise at any intensity feels harder than it actually is. Almost every athlete has experienced this. Sweating is one of the most important cooling mechanisms which prevents our body from overheating. Intense and prolonged endurance sessions, paired with high temperatures, can lead to high sweat rates. The amount of sweat lost per hour depends upon exercise intensity, environmental conditions, fitness level, body weight (as well as .

TIPS TO START YOUR MORNING WORKOUT ROUTINE 10.08.2018.

Tips to start your morning workout routine

Awake, Fit and Happy? Kick-start Your Day with Morning Workout Don’t feel like running or pumping iron after a long day at work? Usually it’s actually much easier to fit a morning workout routine into your daily schedule. Endurance and weight training activate your body and mind. Many of us are able to start the day fit and invigorated thanks to our morning exercise. The catch: You will have to pop out of bed .

PROTEIN SMOOTHIES FOR ATHLETES – INGREDIENTS & RECIPES 28.09.2017.

Smoothies for Athletes? Only with the Right Ingredients! High-quality protein powder is just as important to an athlete’s diet as fruit and vegetables are. It’s important to replenish nutrients that are depleted during training. Smoothies are an excellent and fast source of nutrients for your body to absorb post-training. Simply place all the ingredients of your choice into a blender and create delicious smoothies to your taste in a flash. In this blog post, .

YOUR STATIONARY BIKE WORKOUT – ROCK’N’ROLL! 08.05.2017.

We all know the situation: It’s rainy, wet and foggy outside – not very appealing to go on a cycling tour. But is skipping the workout really an option? No way! An easy, and most of all dry, alternative is the stationary bike. And what’s best about it: You can use it anytime. Come rain or shine. Even though many cyclists hate the workout on the stationary bike – you don’t actually move one .

TRIATHLON LINGO – TALK LIKE A TRI-GEEK 08.05.2017.

If you don’t watch your energy supply in time before the T2 the bonk will hit you, you should probably do a negative split… Didn’t understand a thing? Then this is just right for you. PowerBar provides you with the small ABC of the jargon of the Triathlon scene so you can participate in triathlon small talk right from the start and of course, focus completely on your training. Triathlon is a sport that .

THE A-Z OF SPORTS NUTRITION. 29.09.2016.

THE A-Z GLOSSARY OF SPORTS NUTRITION PowerBar offers a variety of products for many different types of sports, purposes and occasions. But what are amino acids really? And what does carb-loading actually mean? Our A-Z guide of sports nutrition gives you the answers about the ingredients, the different nutrients as well as their function. From amino acids to zinc. ABSORPTION The term ‘absorption’ more specifically refers to the uptake of substances (e.g. nutrients, .

Do’s and Don’ts during the race: 8 tips from a pro 19.09.2016.

Specific tips to complete (and enjoy!) a multi stage race 1. It’s a multi day, multi stage event. You have to pace it! You should finish the first 4 stages on Transalpine feeling like you have just finished a long training run. That gets you past the half way point and if you feel still strong it will motivate yourself for the second half. As a bonus you will also start surging past people .

Tour de France 2016 27.07.2016.

FUEL FOR THE TOUR BMC RACING TEAM AT THE TOUR. 21 stages and 3,519 kilometres. At the Tour de France even pro riders reach their limit. And when a mountain stage looms, these limits are quickly exceeded. It may not be doable for a normal athlete – but it’s daily business for the BMC Racing Team. But how do the riders led by the dual leaders Tejay van Garderen and Richie Porte manage to .

Your Nutrition Strategy For Stage Racing 21.10.2015.

There are one thousand calories which is roughly a third of any athletes’ normal daily allowance and that’s how many calories you’re likely to burn during an intense hour of racing. With a 5,000-calorie bike ride and doing that each day for 3, 5 or 7 days in a row, that’s a pretty deep hole you’ve dug for yourself, and the event has only just begun. There’s really no way to avoid burning a .

Nutrition Plan For The TransBaviaans 29.07.2015.

Why Use PowerBar® Sports Nutrition for your TransBaviaans? At first glance mountain biking is a relatively simple sport: you sit on the bike, pedal hard and give it all you’ve got until your strength and stamina give out. Many cyclists reach this point sooner than they’d like. In order to keep up the pace and finish strong the body must be supplied with the right amount of fluid and nutrients during endurance competitions or .

Current recommendations for carbohydrate intake during race performance 01.06.2015.

Even with the right genetic make-up and best training programme, making sure you have the right carbohydrate intake and hydration strategy is crucial for successful race performance.

Hydration during endurance exercise – new insights? 01.06.2015.

When there’s a fluid deficit in the body, exercise at any intensity feels harder than it actually is. Almost every athlete has experienced this. Sweating is one of the most important cooling mechanisms which prevents our body from overheating. Intense and prolonged endurance sessions, paired with high temperatures, can lead to high sweat rates. The amount of sweat lost per hour depends upon exercise intensity, environmental conditions, fitness level, body weight (as well as .

Performance Smoothies 23.05.2015.

Performance Smoothies… coming soon

For successful intense training or competition you should top up your energy levels before you start and refuel during exercise with carbohydrates. Performance Smoothies are made of min. 65% fruit purees and deliver C2MAX, a scientifically developed, 2:1 ratio of glucose and fructose sources. They have a smooth natural taste, are easy to swallow and fuel you like a PowerGel. Improved recipe: more carbohydrates** plus extra sodium gives you the same functionality as one .

Protein – A key nutrient for training success 14.05.2015.

Protein has a wide variety of functions in the body that are imperative to reap the benefits from your training, including: Improves outcomes of training as it promotes training gains (e.g. muscle growth) during recovery from key training sessions Essential for repairing damaged muscle tissue during recovery process Fundamental for increasing and maintaining high level of muscle mass for optimal muscle strength & power Fundamental for healthy bones THE RIGHT PROTEIN INTAKE IS CRUCIAL! .

Caffeine, the popular performance booster 05.05.2015.

It’s almost impossible to think about every day life without caffeine and its stimulating effects: a cup of coffee in the morning wakes you up and, at least for some of us, lifts our spirits. In the world of sport, caffeine has already been known as a performance booster for years.