How to Prepare for Võhandu Marathon: Energy, Nutrition and a Plan

Võhandu Marathon is more than just a race. It’s 100 kilometers of constantly changing river conditions, weather, rhythm, and emotions. Starting in Võru and finishing in Võõpsu, it brings to the course every spring both experienced marathon paddlers and those for whom this is the first truly long endurance challenge of their life. But one […]
Maximize the carbohydrate intake per unit of time

By Elena Casiraghi Increasing carbohydrate intake per hour – this has long been the request of top athletes. From cyclists, who face increasingly demanding race conditions, to cross country skiers, who need to introduce highly digestible energy during the act of skiing, to mountaineers, who need to minimize bulk. The disciplines change, but the […]
Staying fit on vacation

Staying fit on vacation: practical tips for maintaining your fitness by Simone Bisello Maintaining a consistent workout routine during vacation can seem challenging, but with a few simple strategies, you can keep up your fitness level no matter where you are. Here are some practical tips to help you stay active and healthy, even when […]
Double attack on the Grand Tours

Double attack on the Grand Tours: Tadej Pogačar’s Nutrition for the Giro and the Tour Equipe Enervit meets Gorka Prieto-Bellver Taking on both Giro d’Italia and Tour de France in the same year is a formidable challenge. Few cyclists aim for top results in both. Let’s hear from Gorka Prieto-Bellver, the nutritionist for UAE Team Emirates, about […]
The importance of sodium for athletes

Sweating, and the subsequent evaporation of sweat, is essential for humans, especially athletes. This process helps reduce excess heat produced by the body during exercise. It is a natural thermoregulation mechanism that absorbs a significant amount of heat (2430 kJ/l), thereby cooling our body. The consequences of sweating Sweating leads to the loss of several minerals, […]