Latest articles by Anita Bean
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Dripping in sweat on my local climb, I went in search of cooling strategies to make the heat more bearable
Soaring temperatures are adding an extra challenge to our cycling - nutritionist and author Anita Bean explores how can you mitigate the effects, stay cool and keep pressing hard on the pedals
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Is intermittent fasting beneficial for amateur cyclists?
Intermittent fasting continues to be hyped by celebs, influencers and even some sportspeople, but is it an effective strategy for cyclists? We investigate
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What is ‘periodized nutrition’ and what are the benefits for cyclists looking to fine-tune their performance?
Research has shown that you can improve fitness by periodizing your nutrition with your training, matching your diet to your daily workload
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Matching fuelling intake to energy demands is a high-performance hot trend - here’s what you need to know
Fuel for the work required: we explain the message behind the mantra, why you should get on board, and how to do so
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Bonk-proof your fuelling: what’s really going on to cause you to ‘bonk’ and how to avoid it
Shaken by a personal experience of that dreaded running on-empty feeling, Anita Bean goes in search of fuelling experts to find out what ‘bonking’ really means and how to avoid it
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Bittersweet: do cyclists consume too much sugar?
Nutritionist Anita Bean assesses whether cyclists should cut down their sugar intake and look elsewhere for energy
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Save money, fuel better: 20 ways to slash your cycling nutrition costs
With food prices soaring, it’s getting ever more expensive to sate a cyclist’s appetite. Here’s a nutritionists’ guide on how to cut your fuelling bill – without compromising on health or cycling performance
