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RW Energy Bar Test
By Rob Spedding and Anita Bean on 22/06/2005 20:23:15
RW test 13 energy bars, including...
, though, energy bars are still the first thing we turn to when we need to top up the tank. Convenient and quick, solid carbohydrate bars are just as effective as liquid carbohydrates when it comes to fuelling before, during and after exercise. University
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Behind The Bars
By Rob Spedding on 05/11/2003 16:17:37
When it comes to energy bars, you're spoilt for choice. Fear not, we've tasted and tested the 17 top contenders
in the energy bar section of your local health-food shop, supermarket or specialist running store.This choice of tempting flavours simply highlights that there is now a massive choice facing runners when they come to choose an energy bar. To make the decision a
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Fuel On The Move
By Sean Fishpool on 25/06/2002 18:45:28
Refuelling on the run keeps your body topped up with energy. We test the options - from the best gels to Joosters and chocolate
. Fructose content helps to provide faster-release energy, though too much can cause gastrointestinal upset.Mars Bar (65g) 35pPer 100g: 477 kcal; 73.6g carb; 4.5g protein; 18.3g fatCost per 100 calories: 11pMain ingredients: Milk chocolate, glucose syrup
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Fuel On The Move
By on 02/02/2010 14:18:23
Our experts pick out the best drinks, gels, sweets and bars for optimum long-distance fuelling
.”Contact: lucozadeshop.comDrinks | Gels | Bars | Sweets
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Fuel Your Fire (Preview)
By David Morton on 02/02/2010 16:10:44
The perfect nutrition strategy is the key to success in long-distance races. Here's a simple guide to keeping your tank topped up (non-subscriber preview)
'.But despite all the hours of putting left after right, if you're not prepared to provide your body with the fuel it needs along the way to the finish line, you won't get there half as quickly as you'd planned. A race nutrition strategy is as important to your
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Topping Up The Tank
By Anita Bean on 02/02/2010 14:00:21
Keeping filled up on the run is great, but you’ve got to start with a full tank of gas. Sports nutritionist Anita Bean tells you how to fill up the right way
The Day BeforeYour goals for the day before your race are to top up your glycogen stores, stay well hydrated and avoid any pitfalls that may jeopardise your performance the next day. Graze Eat little and often throughout the day. Choose high-carbohydrate, low-fat, moderate-prote...
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Amazing Graze
By Beth Moxey Eck on 05/08/2002 19:35:45
Presenting the 21 best snacks for runners - low-fat, packed with energy and great to eat
them just before your run, as they can act as a laxative. Calories: Roughly 100kcal for five prunesEnergy bars Why they’re good: Designed especially for athletes, you can choose from high-carb bars, protein recovery bars, or ones that contain a mixture
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Supplements Made Simple - Protein
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2000 20:57:39
What is it- and does a runner need it?
is allergic to soy, you probably dont need to supplement with protein shakes or energy bars.
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Fuel Your Fire
By David Morton on 02/02/2010 14:31:41
The perfect nutrition strategy is the key to success in long-distance races. Here's a simple guide to keeping your tank topped up
late."Products Of Your TimeWhat you take on is more than a matter of taste. A myriad of sport-specific products exists, each one vying for that place in your race-day kit bag. You can choose from carbohydrate gels to isotonic drinks; energy bars
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Good, Better, Best: 10 Snacks & Meals For Runners
By Anita Bean on 22/11/2004 11:20:29
How to make the most of your mealtime and snacking choices
faster than plain water. A cheaper alternative is to mix your own isotonic drink by diluting apple (or any other) juice with an equal quantity of water, adding 1-2g of table salt per lire.Post-workoutGood Breakfast cereal barBetter Energy barBest Protein
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