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Can I train my gut as a cyclist to improve my performance?
Yes, the gut is a crucial organ for cyclists and can be trained similarly to how we train muscles.
Why should I train my gut?
Practice is essential to realize ambitious carb intake recommendations without GI problems. Training the gut is especially relevant for athletes:
- Who start with carb intake on the bike up to 60g/h.
- Who compete in races of 2.5h or longer and find it challenging to get to a carb intake of 60-120 g/h.
- Who experience GI problems regularly (30-50% of all athletes) and want to reduce or avoid GI problems during exercise.
How do I get the training of my gut on point:
Discover your best gut training strategy with the FoodCoach app. Remember, training your gut is a fine balance. While science provides general carb intake guidelines for everyone, turning them into practical, personalized plans is an art tailored to your unique needs.
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Definitions
- - GI problems: gastrointestinal problems are issues with your stomach and digestion that can affect your performance and well-being during exercise. Gastrointestinal symptoms can be categorized in upper GI symptoms (belching, heartburn, bloating, stomach cramps, urge to vomit, vomiting), lower GI symptoms (flatulence, urge to defecate, intestinal cramps, loose stool, diarrhea, bleeding) and other (nausea, dizziness, …). Gastro emptying and stomach comfort can be improved by training and can reduce GI problems.
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