Tag Archives: nutrition

New: Peanut Butter Hammer Gel

Posted on September 20, 2013 by aa

Hammer Nutrition introduced a new Hammer Gel flavor at Interbike…Peanut Butter. As I am someone who likes everything peanut butter, I’m looking forward to trying it. Hammer Gel offers rock-solid energy, is made with wholesome ingredients, is economical and is … Continue reading →

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Lactic Acid Myths & Cycling Training Tips | Bicycling Magazine

Posted on January 30, 2013 by aa

FACT: It’s a source of energy. Lactic acid, or lactate, is a chemical that your body produces 24/7, even while you’re doing nothing, says L. Bruce Gladden, PhD, professor of kinesiology at Auburn University. Its purpose? To feed your muscles … Continue reading →

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17 Characteristics of an Effective Weight Loss Plan

Posted on January 10, 2013 by aa

The Hammer Nutrition website has a wealth of information for you to be the best athlete that you can be. While I admit, I don’t use every product that they have, but the supplements that I do use are all … Continue reading →

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How do I brew the perfect cup of coffee?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by aa

I know that this isn’t really cycling related, but brewing a great cup of coffee just might be as important as good bike maintenance. To make the perfect cup of coffee requires more than just great beans, it is a … Continue reading →

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Vitamins & Supplements – Consumer Reports Investigates

Posted on August 7, 2012 by aa

More than half of American adults take vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other nutritional supplements. Some of those products aren’t especially helpful, readers told us in a recent survey, but that aside, don’t assume they’re safe because they’re “all natural.” They … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 – The Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Posted on August 5, 2012 by aa

Article is from Hammer Nutrition’s Essential Knowledge There are obviously more than ten mistakes that an athlete can make—and in this latest incarnation of this article, you’ll notice I’ve included an “honorable mention”— but those listed represent the most common … Continue reading →

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Recovery – A crucial component for success | Hammer Nutrition

Posted on June 24, 2012 by aa

Training causes physical stress and depletion. Recovery is when adaptation to that stress occurs; it involves improvements not only in muscle performance, but also in glycogen storage. Hard training followed by timely, adequate nutritional replenishment increases your glycogen storage, as … Continue reading →

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Hammer Nutrition: Hammer Bar

Posted on March 6, 2012 by aa

Most energy bars are just glorified candy bars, loaded with unhealthy ingredients that do nothing to support enhanced athletic performance or overall health. That’s precisely why Hammer Nutrition offers the Hammer Bar—you’d be hard pressed to find a bar that’s … Continue reading →

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New: Hammer Nutrition Recovery Bar

Posted on January 27, 2012 by aa

Hammer Nutrition and a new bar coming to market, the Hammer Recovery Bar. Whether as a solid-food recovery fuel, a second meal after your immediate post-workout/race bottle of Recoverite, or as an occasional snack to bolster your daily protein intake, the … Continue reading →

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