FEED YOUR PASSION BLOG – myspringenergy

The Importance of Fueling Before Workouts: Enhancing Efficiency, Performance, and Recovery

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a fitness enthusiast, what you consume before hitting the gym, a trail or a bike ride can profoundly influence not only your performance but also your recovery. This is particularly crucial for morning workouts,...

The Power of Caffeine for Athletic Performance by Rafal Nazarewicz

There is a relatively short list of nutrients that were scientifically proven to be effective in enhancing human sports performance. Caffeine is one of them! In this arsenal of performance-enhancing strategies, caffeine emerges as a simple but powerful ally for all...

The Benefit of Real Foods on Race Days

Why is eating real food a good idea on race day? Fructose and refined sugars common in endurance sports fueling products have a tendency to cause GI distress, gas, diarrhea, and unwanted energy spikes and crashes. In contrast, fueling training days and racing with low glycemic foods can help reduce gastrointestinal problems and keep energy levels steady. Spring Energy and other real foods like fruit, nuts, pasta, basmati rice, and oats are perfect race day fuel.

Hype About Carbs: Are You Getting the Entire Picture?

How many “hypes” about our diets have we experienced in the recently? – one would think – enough not to get into another one so easily. Yet, we are in the midst of a carb hype, and many of us...

Energy Needs During Hot Days

Hot days can be both a blessing and a challenge, especially for athletes. The sun's warmth can be invigorating, but it also brings about unique physiological demands that must be managed to maintain optimal performance. One key aspect of this...