Indoor Trainer Nutrition Tips One thing I feel is generally overlooked during indoor riding is proper fuelling, possibly because the consequences of bonking are nowhere as dire as out on the road.
Cold weather nutrition tips for cyclists I try to pay particular attention to what I eat and drink before leaving because I know when it’s cold, I tend to not eat as much whether due to...
Hydration on a long ride What if I told you that you could ride faster, longer and harder just by drinking this one beverage? I’m sure you would be curious to know what it is,...
Navy Bike Ride 2020 By Lawrence Colsell, Co-owner of XACT nutrition 2020 is turning out to be a year of adaptation and discovery as far as sports events are concerned. As a new friend of the...
Nutrition, Mental Health and Running How can we improve mood with nutrition during a Pandemic? Guest article by Rachel Hannah, RD, Dip. Sport Nutrition IOC University of Guelph, Health & Performance Centre The world is going...
Virtual Race Nutrition 101 Ever heard of "hitting the wall"? That’s when your body’s carb reserves (glycogen) run out! It’s pretty common and why Run Ottawa partnered with us to provide XACT ENERGY bars, a tasty alternative...