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View allIdeal Carbohydrate Ratio for Fueling: What the Science Says
You know that consuming glucose and fructose allows for better absorption. But how much of each should you consume? Here's what the science says.
Endurance nutrition has evolved significantly over the past few decades. We now know that consuming both glucose and fructose improves performance ...
Nutrition for Time Trials: 6 Tips from Dr. Tim Podlogar
Learn how to optimize nutrition to crush time trials, including optimized carb loading protocols and supplements that actually help.
Time trials are often called a “race of truth” because they reveal an athlete’s capabilities, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. Wh...
Beta Alanine in Endurance Sports
Beta alanine is one of the few supplements that are actually proven to improve athletic performance.
There aren’t too many supplements which consistently demonstrate a positive effect on endurance performance, but beta-alanine is one of them. Let’s...
Sam Laidlow's Nutrition Strategy at Ironman World Championship
What does it take to achieve second place in the toughest triathlon race?
Sam Laidlow is a dedicated triathlete who, in 2022 at the age of 23 years old, achieved a career-defining second place at the Ironman World Champio...
What Is the Best Fuel for Endurance? We Break It Down for You
Join us on our quest to create the optimal fuel for endurance athletes.
While carbohydrates are still often misunderstood by the general public, serious athletes know they are crucial. Without carbohydrates for fuel, pe...
Intra Protein Drink
When you train without carbohydrates, your muscles need protection. This is how to do it.
Intra Protein Drink is a new product we developed in order to satisfy a very specific niche. It’s a special product, a novelty in the world of spor...
Research
View allSweating 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...
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View allNutrition for Indoor Cycling: 10 Strategies for Success
Nutrition for indoor cycling is not the same as for outdoors. Here are the key differences and how to optimize nutrition for performance.
Indoor cycling has grown into a highly competitive, elite sport. As with any elite sport, nutrition is crucial for success. However, as a lot of th...
12 Indoor Cycling Tips from Elite Racer Thomas Perren
Elite eRacer Thomas Perren shares his top tips and advice for indoor cycling and how to make the most out of indoor sessions.
Zwift first launched in 2014 with just 1,000 members. Fast forward to today and the platform has over 1 million active members and hosts more than ...
Indoor Cycling: 11 Reasons to Train (and Race) Indoors
Indoor cycling isn't just for training during cold weather. Here's why you might want consider indoor cycling and eRacing.
Yes, we know that the experience of indoor cycling will never compare to outdoor cycling. However, there are many benefits to indoor cycling—and no...
Maltodextrin for Endurance Performance: The Science
Explore how maltodextrin fuels athletes and shapes the world of sports nutrition.
Maltodextrin is one of the most widely used ingredients in sports nutrition, yet many athletes are unaware of what it is, how it behaves, and why i...
The Nutrition Plan That Will Help You Win Ironman Lanzarote
Training, dedication and a perfect nutritional plan
Arthur Horseau has once again proven that Nduranz athletes have no limits. The 30-year-old French won the Ironman Lanzarote in the Canary Islands i...
Unveiling Excellence: Inside NDURANZ Training Camp in Monaco
Proof of the effectiveness of our products in practice.
When organizing our Training Camp in Monaco, our goal was simple: create an environment where our athletes—Arthur Horseau and Arnaud Guilloux—could...
Dr. Tim Podlogar Blazing Fast at Arlberg Giro
Dr. Tim Podlogar is not a man to hide behind a white coat and a pile of data. He puts his money where his mouth is.
Known for blending his scientific expertise with a love for pushing limits, our Head of Research Dr. Tim Podlogar once again tested the boundaries ...
Dr. Tim Podlogar Climbs Vršič Pass 6 Times
This is what Nduranz is all about. Dedication in the lab and on the field.
Our Head of Research and Development, Dr. Tim Podlogar, often spends his days riding a bike inside his lab and plugged into a computer, gathering d...
Fueling for a Granfondo: Dr. Tim Podlogar's Nutrition Plan
The fueling plan used by our head of research, Dr. Tim Podlogar, to maintain energy during the grueling Granfondo race.
It is true that many scientists live in labs—but not Dr. Tim Podlogar. The esteemed sports fueling researcher makes every effort to bridge the gap ...