Steve, a reader in Kings Beach, California asks:
Am I at greater risk for heart disease if I eat whatever I want?
”Let’s take a look at the literature on this one. The worldwide INTERHEART study, published in the medical journal The Lancet in 2004 demonstrated that the majority of risk factors for heart disease are “modifiable,” […]
One of our clients at Trismarter.com, working with Triathlon Nutrition expert Rebecca Marks Rudy, has been very successful in his weight loss efforts. I rarely get involved in the minutiae of each client’s work with his or her triathlon coach or sports nutritionist but this client had an interesting observation to share with us and […]
From one of my favorite pro triathletes, a great recipe for her turkey chili. To quote Competitor.com, “Desiree Ficker gave us this recipe for a hearty and healthy turkey chili stuffed with meat, beans and spices. It is full of lean protein and flavor while low in fat, making it a good post-workout meal. She […]
We’re down to three major IM events in the 2009 season in the northern hemisphere:
IM Florida, November 7
IM Arizona, November 22
IM Cozumel, November 29
as well as 2 70.3 events:
Longhorn IM 70.3 Austin, October 25
Foster Grant IM 70.3 WC, November 14
Our Training Fuel Strategies and Race Day Preparation Services would go well in the training for […]
A recent surfing session on the Trifuel.com forums landed me on a thread regarding the meal replacement Ensure. The issue was whether or not Ensure was more or less “sugar water” and if it might actually be something worth drinking for recovery from a workout or race.
My last post was about how great I think […]
We’ve long contributed many articles on training tips, sports nutrition and weight loss to Trifuel.
For those of you who don’t know about it, I wanted to point out a useful triathlon training forum on Trifuel.com. This board is packed with lots of great training questions on training methods, equipment, nutrition, races, etc. I’ve been taking […]
Take a look at this post by a top triathlon coach. An interesting perspective that fans of the sport of triathlon in in the U.S. should understand. While the majority of athletes we work with at Trismarter.com are not focused on olympic distance, certainly not ITU-style racing, I do think the development of our National […]
Check out the New York Road Runner 2009 Auction page. The auction will raise funds for New York Road Runners youth running programs which currently serve almost 100,000 low-income children each week in New York City, nationally, and in the Cape Town region of South Africa. Some of the events and services lined up […]
Trismarter.com is excited to announce a partnership with a unique start-up launching in New York. R.E.A.L. Fitness and Nutrition is an interactive web portal that promises to revolutionize the way people obtain health and nutrition information at the local level. Trismarter.com will serve as the sports nutrition expert for R.E.A.L. with their launch in New York […]
It pays to speak with a dietitian. At least that’s what Anthony Famiglietti, a former U.S. National Champion and 2004 Olympian in the steeplechase, recently learned as was reported by Joe Battaglia on UniversalSports.com.
“If I told you what my diet was, you wouldn‘t believe me,” Famiglietti said. ”I never ate fruit during the day, ever. […]
A group of researchers from Germany have found that supplementation of the antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin E may impede the health promoting effects of exercise in humans. There was a nice review of this study recently published in the New York Times. This new study raises the on-going question; should athletes be taking supplements, […]
Since its opening in 2007, Trismarter.com has been the official Sports Nutrition partner of Cadence NYC in TriBeCa as well as the flagship location in Philadelphia. Along the way, we’ve helped dozens of Cadence clients achieve their goals with our expertly customized Eat2Win services-from U.S. Marines to age-group champions to physicians. These clients most regularly […]
I am working with an avid triathlete from Hawaii who enjoys a big salad for lunch. She turns hers into a culinary delight by adding lean protein for steady energy and focus heading into the afternoon workout, and some locally grown fruit to satisfy her sweet tooth. Twist up your salad into something like this: […]
In the past week or so, the Summer-like weather in the New York City area has us all out and about, finally able to get our training outside full-time. Warmer weather and longer days means getting outside and riding and running longer too. With some great bike rides and runs planned in the coming weeks, […]
I have a client from Maine who takes an interesting approach to breakfast. She thinks outside of the cereal box and strives to get a kick start on her daily vegetable intake. This early morning drink is clean, healthy and hearty, and it gets her awake and alert for a busy morning at the office.
MK’s […]
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal titled “Why that big meal you just ate made you hungry” eloquently describes “The Skinny,” a book written by prominent weight loss expert Louis Aronne, M.D. This weight loss philosophy mirrors the nutritional approach I take with my clients in the Tri2Lose program.
I meet my clients when they are over their goal […]
For those who haven’t seen it, Gina Kolata in The New York Times today makes an excellent case for the value of working with an expert coach on your training, whether it be for a marathon, an Ironman or the local sprint triathlon. Though Ms. Kolata profiles elite amateur athletes, this principle applies to anyone that’s […]