Sweating Like Crazy When Training Indoors? Strategies to Manage Heat
Fan not cutting it when training indoors? Our experts share tips on how to improve heat management in order to improve performance.
During the Nduranz Indoor Cycling podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes sat down with elite eSports cyclist Thomas Perren. Alex, who primarily ...
Dr. Tim Podlogar: Is It Possible to Absorb More than 90g of Carbs Per Hour?
Can you absorb and use more than 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour? Let's find out!
Endurance athletes rely on carbohydrates during intense exercise to sustain energy levels. While most guidelines recommend consuming up to 90 grams...
Vegan Diet for Endurance Athletes: What Does the Evidence Say?
Let's explore the popular question.
The number of vegans has been steadily increasing over the decades. While it’s hard to find exact numbers, an estimated 1-4% of people in Europe an...
Sodium Bicarbonate and Athletic Performance - Explained by Dr. Tim Podlogar
We don't know how and why it works, but we know it works.
What is one of the most-researched sports supplements with proven benefits? The answer may surprise you because it’s probably sitting in your kitch...
Fructose: Good or Bad for Endurance Athletes?
Here's what endurance athlete's need to know about the science behind fructose and health.
For years, fructose has been criticized as one of the main culprits behind health issues like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and fa...
Nutrition for Endurance Cyclists
Dr. Tim Podlogar provides an in-depth overview of the nutritional fundamentals for endurance athletes.
Endurance cycling places massive demands on the body, and proper nutrition is crucial to ensuring your body can meet these demands. Whether you’re ...
How Many Calories Does Cycling Burn?
Professional cyclists sustain enormous caloric intakes. But how much and how do they do it?
Cycling is an energy-intensive sport. Whether you’re a recreational rider or a professional, understanding how many calories you burn during a ride...
RED-S: A Sports Nutritionist Explains the Danger for Athletes
Many athletes are still pushed into deficient nutrition based on false preconceptions. It is time we change that.
For athletes, performance and endurance are often the top priorities. But what happens when the body doesn’t get enough fuel to sustain both traini...
Interview with Dr. Tim Podlogar: Nutrition for Sports Cycling
Dr. Tim Podlogar shares his vast experience in the field of sports nutrition.
We sat down with our Head of Research and Development, Dr. Tim Podlogar, to discuss nutrition for sports cycling. Nutrition During a Stage Race T...
How Caffeine Intake Affects Athletic Performance
Caffeine is proven to improve athletic performance, but you should be aware of how to use it properly.
Caffeine is the most researched supplement on the market, and the amount of evidence pointing to its positive effects on athletic performance is ab...
Malnutrition Among Young Female Athletes: A Conversation with Tina Goršek Šparovec
Young female athletes often seek the perfect physique at the cost of their health and athletic performance.
Tina Goršek Šparovec, a researcher at the Medical University of Graz, works at the Human Performance Centre alongside Dr. Tim Podlogar. While pursu...
Why the Name "Isotonic Drink" Can Be Misleading
We hear the phrase "isotonic drink" everywhere these days. But what does it really mean?
Since the term first started being used in the 1980s, isotonic drinks have become the go-to sports drink. They are cited with benefits ranging from...
Nduranz Electrolyte Mix
A mix of minerals designed to replace only what you actually lose in your sweat and enable optimal hydration.
Because electrolyte balance is extremely important for our health, well-being, and athletic performance, we used our scientific knowledge to create...
Why Athletes Need Carbohydrates
A persistent myth that seriously threatens the health and performance of many endurance athletes is about to be broken.
Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation, with many associating them with obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. As a result, low-carb diets, like K...
Do You Really Need EAA and BCAA Supplements?
Here's the difference between BCAA, EAA, and amino acids-and why you don't need them during exercise.
Amino acids have become a hot topic in sports nutrition. Some athletes swear by amino acid supplements, claiming they boost muscle growth and recov...
Debunking the Magnesium and Muscle Cramp Myth: What the Science Really Says
Even though many commonly believe that magnesium prevents cramps, the research doesn't back this up. We dive into the topic and answer what really causes muscle cramps during exercise.
As an athlete, it’s almost inevitable that you’ve experienced the intense, painful involuntary contraction of muscle fibers, better known as cramps...