Physiological Challenge: Hypoxia at High Altitudes Ascending to higher altitudes poses an enormous physiological challenge to our bodies. As altitude increases, the barometric...
Optimize VO₂max through nutrition
How Nitrates, Carbohydrates, and Proteins Can Specifically Support Maximum Oxygen Uptake VO₂max, or maximum oxygen uptake, is considered one of the key performance indicators...
Long-distance training - carbohydrate and protein strategies for endurance athletes
The Perfect Balance for Better Performance & Faster Recovery In endurance sports, training volume alone does not determine success or failure—personalized...
Recovery after long-term endurance - How regeneration training & nutrition work together
Long endurance workouts—whether for marathon training, a cycling marathon, or triathlon training—subject the body to high levels of physiological stress. In addition to muscle fatigue, the...
Periodized nutrition - How to adapt your nutrient intake to training cycles
Learn how to adjust your carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake for training, recovery, and tapering phases—including AlpenPower product recommendations. Periodized nutrition is the key to your training...
5 tips that are better than any diet
An article by Birgit Kogler, BSc, dietitian: https://www.ernaehrungsberatung-kogler.at/ Why diets don't work (in the long run). Many of you have probably already tried one diet or another...
Please refuel: how to support your regeneration with a targeted diet
Recovery is an important part of an effective workout. This also includes a tailored diet that can enhance the benefits of your workout: It will help you get fitter, so you can perform better the next...
Did you know that … … the recommended protein intake is 1.3 to 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight—regardless of the sport? … protein alone isn't enough after a workout; you also need carbs...
The 3 most common breakfast mistakes and how to avoid them
Breakfast like an emperor, lunch like a king, and dinner like a beggar: Everyone surely knows this saying. But while many won't leave the house without a hearty breakfast, g...