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Lighter Is Not Always Better

• By Chris McCormack
• Published April 30, 2013

When it comes to Ironman, lighter is not necessarily better. I’d say 99 per cent of people I talk to in this sport believe weight’s

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  Race Weight: Balance Your Diet

  • By Matt Fitzgerald
  • Published April 25, 2013

  Some sports nutrition experts recommend a 60/20/20 diet. What’s that? It’s a diet where you get 60 percent of your daily calories from

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  Race Weight: Should You Train To Be Lean?

  • By Triathlete Europe
  • Published April 16, 2013

  Everyone knows that being lean is beneficial to performance, but should you purposefully structure your training to work on getting leaner?

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  Race Weight: The Benefits Of Big Breakfasts

  • By Triathlete Europe
  • Published April 4, 2013

  Ever since you were a kid you have probably been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, it is. In fact, a big

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  Can Sports Drinks Make You Fat?

  • By Matt Fitzgerald
  • Published February 27, 2013

  The typical sports drink contains 50 calories per 8 ounces and 14 grams of sugar. The overall nutritional profile of your average sports

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  Race Weight: Get Back To Basics

  • By Matt Fitzgerald
  • Published January 15, 2013

  Some foods promote weight gain. Snack chips, candy, soft drinks—call these low-quality foods. Other foods tend to prevent weight gain.

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  Hit Your Perfect Racing Weight This Season

  • By Matt Fitzgerald
  • Published January 3, 2013

  Every triathlete knows that weight matters. To perform at your best in events, you need to get your body weight down toward the low end of

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  Fuel Efficient: The Art Of Staying Lean This Winter

  • By Chris Carmichael
  • Published December 11, 2012

  Let’s face it-the stretch from Halloween through New Year’s is a minefield of dietary indiscretions. It’s hard to avoid packing on a

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  Is Counting The Calories Worth It?

  • By Matt Fitzgerald
  • Published November 7, 2012

  Counting calories makes sense for those who are trying to shed excess body fat and reach their ideal racing weight. Losing weight requires

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  Lightening Up: Building The Dream Bike

  • By Geoff Nenninger
  • Published October 25, 2012

  Aerodynamics is king in the world of triathlon bikes, and functionality is the second priority. But the thrill of riding a light bike is