The smartest way to manage your weight for endurance performance is to emulate the methods of the fastest men and women on the planet.
Pro Athletes Don’t Diet, They Practice These 6 Racing Weight Steps
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How Much You Weigh Matters More than How Much You Work Out
You are not going to believe this: your weight is a better predictor of your race performance than how much or how well you train.
Why Athletes Should Ignore Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body mass index makes no distinction between body fat and lean body mass.
What’s Your Body Type: Cyclist, Runner, Triathlete, Rower, or Swimmer?
Each sport favors a particular body type. Which body type do you have? Is your body type ideal for your sport?
Why Are Leaner Athletes Faster? (It’s More Than Gravity)
Research, common sense, and race experience have shown that leaner athletes tend to be faster. Why? It’s not just gravity.
Why Dieting Doesn’t Work for Athletes
Racing Weight explains 6 simple ways athletes can lose fat without losing performance.
Holiday Weight Gain and the 8% Rule
Limit your off-season weight gain to no more than 8 percent of your optimal performance weight.
Breaking Down the 3,500 Calorie Myth: How We Lose Weight Matters More Than How Much
When pursuing your racing weight, focus on the process, not on the outcome.
Skip the Cleanse and Detox: Start the New Year Right with a Racing Weight “DQS Clean Streak”
New Year Cleanses and Detoxes Are a Hoax! Instead, Try a Racing Weight “DQS Clean Streak”.
315 Pounds to Magazine Cover Model: Donald Sorah’s Weight-Loss Journey
Donald Sorah went from 315 pounds to a Bicycling magazine cover model, partly through the help of Racing Weight.
One for the Foodies: Cinnamon-Raisin Wheat Berry Bowl
With steamed milk and the nutty aroma of toasted wheat berries, this breakfast cereal is worth the wait. If you have cooked wheat berries on hand, scoop 1½ cups into your pot, and wholesome goodness is just minutes away.
An Endurance Classic Made Lean: Turkey Meatballs & Fettucine
Spaghetti and Meatballs; it’s a classic endurance sports meal and for good reason. Complex carbs will fuel you up for tomorrow while the protein will help you recover from today. Enjoy with a glass of red!
Try a Quick Make-Ahead Breakfast: Banana-Pecan Pancakes
These pancakes are a great make-ahead breakfast. Double the batch, and store pancakes in freezer bags to be reheated in the toaster.
Racing Weight Cookbook: Winner’s Circle Yogurt
No time to cook? That’s no excuse for skipping breakfast.
Racing Weight Cookbook: Garden Minestrone with Kale
If you want to shed some holiday weight, try this hearty vegetable soup that is low in calories but packed with nutrition.
Run Oregon’s Racing Weight Test Kitchen
A team of runners who blog for Run Oregon began testing recipes from Racing Weight Cookbook: Lean, Light Recipes for Athletes by Matt Fitzgerald.
Carb Up! Low-Carb Diets Can Hurt Athletic Performance
Carbohydrate restriction in many popular diets actually hurt endurance sports performance.
Racing Weight Cookbook: Flaxseed & Herb-Crusted Chicken
The crisp flaxseed crust keeps the chicken wonderfully moist inside.