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  Every time we head out for a training session, our sole purpose is to improve a specific energy system (i.e. anaerobic, aerobic and their subgroups). The expanding technology base and coaching knowledge helps us pinpoint each system with specific workouts. While both tech and knowledge are expanding, one thing we aren't talking about is...

Notes:  The above guidelines are based in generality. Ultimately your fueling strategy depends on: Pre workout fuel levels Intensity of workout Temperature Weekly training load The term hydration refers to a hydration specific product that has minimal sugar and optimal ratios of electrolytes like NBS Hydration .   The majority of us ...

Yesterday we created a poll on Instagram asking if your fitness level influenced your sweat rate. The answer, like all truthful answers in sports nutrition, is yes, no, maybe, well...it depends. Unfortunately, performance nutrition is not black and white. It's a little bit black, a little bit white and a crap-ton of grey. To answer the questio...

It's race week!   You've put it countless hours of work to to get to this point. But, it order to reap the benefits of your hard work, you must ensure your energy stores are topped off for the big day. Knowing what to eat during race week causes athletes stress. To help alleviate this stress, we outlined...

It's Sunday, and instead of being at home eating pancakes, bacon and eggs, I'm at the gym...slogging through a cardio session on the backend of a 14+ hour fast*. Why? Well, frankly I'm overweight. I'm not overweight from a health standpoint, but from a vanity one. We are about 34 days out from our wedding and my waist is about 2 inches larger ...

The half iron distance triathlon (half) might be one of the most challenging events in which to plan your nutrition. Finding not only the right amount of energy, but also the right balance of energy can lead to some confusion and uncertainty. When we help athletes navigate a half fueling plan, we look at the individual athlete and their specific go...

Preface We've done our best to distinguish between salt (sodium chloride) and actual sodium, but there may be instances where the two get flipped. Generally speaking, salt is the term most athletes will use in reference to sodium, and is also used to refer to products like salt tabs, electrolyte salt, etc. The Prediction A couple of weeks ago , I m...

​I've always enjoyed cooking. As a kid, I remember watch Justin Wilson plate up cajun inspired dishes on TV that looked almost as good as grandma's (almost). Over the years, I never lost the passion for cooking.  As I got older, I started to gravitate towards the science of cooking, food and the role it played in athle...

​As the days get longer and those training hours increase, the need for optimal fuel increases significantly. As the need for energy increases, we sometime face the question of "How do we maximize long training hours, without overloading our body with excess sugar?".  The answer is Salty Balls! Not only are they quick to make, but they ar...

Listen to NBS Nutrition Episode  : What is NBS & Getting Punched In The Mouth on Race Day No scoop for you! & What to do when your plan goes awry. 

Listen to NBS Nutrition Episode 3 : Ketogenics & The Endurance Athlete Pt. 2 How to Fuel Yourself on Race Day While on A Ketogenic Diet

Listen to NBS Nutrition Episode 2 : Ketogenics & The Endurance Athlete An Overview of the Ketogenic Diet

Listen to NBS Nutrition Episode 1 An Overview of the Sports Nutrition Industry