By Nicole Rubenstein
Why is this off-season different than all other off-seasons? Most of us are coming off a non-race season and we are dealing with the inherent challenges of a COVID environment – changes in mental health, less access to group exercise and gyms, and different grocery shopping experiences (just to name a few). All of these challenges can affect our nutrition and therefore our readiness for next year’s bike season.
There are three important concepts to take into consideration this winter.
1) Eat the right amount of protein at the right time to make the most of your strength training.
2) Dropping a few pounds off your body’s frame is far easier than dropping it off your bike’s frame.
3) Increase your intake of immune-boosting and gut healthy foods.
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