Nutrition science - How to fuel your goals | XACT NUTRITION – Page 5

Slow Burning vs Fast Burning Carbs by Nick Kleban

Carbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients of the body, along with fat and proteins. These macronutrients are the way the body obtains calories or energy, with carbohydrates being...

What does protein do?

By Alister Gardner In 2009, less than a year after my inauguration into running (the beast that was X-Trail Sutton) I switched to a vegetarian diet and by 2012 I...

Nutrition and Hydration for Winter Running

Our top tips for winter running success Eastern Canada, home of XACT in Montréal, QC, is prone to some pretty harsh cold snaps in the winter. Temperatures can easily dip to -25C...

How does caffeine’s stimulatory effect fit into the world of endurance sports?

by Alister Gardner If you’re anything like me, it can be a daily struggle to not drink too much coffee. I love it so much; the smell of roasted beans,...

Canada Army Run Nutrition Guide

1-3 days before the race: Think about building up your glycogen reserves and give your body a rest. Meals should be mostly carbs, (pasta, rice and potatoes) plus a variety...

XACT ELECTROLYTES, a New Hydration Product Tested for Ultra Events

By Mathieu Bélanger, Cyclist, Coffee critic & XACT ambassador 5 minute read I’ve been riding and racing my bike for more than 15 years now. I have a cross-country background, and I used...