Winter physical preparation: a trail / cycling perspective WHO ARE OUR PHYSICAL PREPARATION ADVISORS? Dorian Godon, Dorian is a 25-year-old professional cyclist with the AG2R Citroën team. A native of the Lyon region, Dorian Godon loves nature and the great o... 29 Dec 2023
Power walking: benefits for the body and impact on endurance Power walking, or the first step towards better health There's a good reason why power walking is back in the spotlight! This accessible and incredibly effective discipline is suitable for many types ... 14 Dec 2023
Optimise your diet for a 10 km race: sports nutrition advice Whether you're an amateur runner or an experienced athlete, knowing what diet to adopt when preparing for a 10 km race can make a significant difference. To find out everything you need to know about ... 13 Dec 2023
Cyclists: 10 tips for winter training (and a bonus) PRACTICAL WINTER CYCLING ADVICE Winter is a key period in a cyclist's preparation. Here's a practical guide to getting through this transitional season and arriving on your bike stronger in the spring... 8 Dec 2023
What should I eat before and after a triathlon? To be 100% optimal, the training approach can go further than ‘physical’ preparation by incorporating a tailor-made nutritional programme designed to provide the best conditions for the body on D-day.... 7 Dec 2023
The PRAL index: understanding this indicator to achieve a more balanced diet In nutrition, the PRAL index is one of those indicators that is worth knowing about, especially if you are looking to optimise your diet in order to improve your recovery after exercise and boost your... 29 Nov 2023
Diabetes, diet and sport Being an athlete and diabetic: an impossible combination? Not according to some athletes, who have managed to turn their passion into a professional career despite their diabetes! Gary Hall Jr. has wo... 25 Nov 2023
Pre-race breakfast cake recipe (gluten-free) The secret recipe of our in-house nutritionist, Benoît Nave: a vegetarian, low GI, gluten-free, cow's milk-free cake, ideal before exercise, on the morning of a competition or a long session. A very s... 23 Nov 2023
Acid-base balance in 5 questions The acid-base balance is directly influenced by a wide variety of factors: your diet, your lifestyle, your stress levels, infections, pollution, etc. However, your overall health depends on your body'... 17 Nov 2023
‘Fructose’, ‘no added sugar’, ‘carbohydrates’... An update on the big bad sugar! Under the generic name of ‘sugar’ lie different realities. What is the difference between carbohydrates and sugar? Between refined sugar and fructose? Between honey and sugar? Between glucose, sucrose... 17 Nov 2023
8 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE MATRIX EFFECT OF FOODS "At Baouw, we do our utmost to respect this matrix effect by using the most raw ingredients possible! KEY #1: UNDERSTAND THAT FOOD IS NOT JUST A SUM OF NUTRIENTS... ‘The matrix effect means considerin... 17 Nov 2023
Ketogenic diet: 5 basic questions What do UTMB winner Xavier Thévenard, Grand Raid de la Réunion winner, Benoît Girondel , and the All Blacks have in common? They owe part of their performance to an adapted and personalised ketogenic ... 15 Nov 2023