Tour & Racing Cycling : Nutrition

There is an epidemic of obesity in many countries such as the US and Western Europe.

Although studies have supported the role of genetics, our genes have been the same for thousands of years, but only recently has obesity increased. It appears that reduced physical activity, rather than increased food intake, is the major culprit and the difference is about 300 Calories a day, which could be offset by an hour of easy cycling per day.

Physical activity undoubtedly has a positive effect on your weight and figure by:

• increasing energy output and Caloric expenditure
• supressing your appetite
• increasing Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
• maintaining lean body mass at the expense of fat

The basic premise of all weight control programs is that weight loss occurs when the number of Calories "burned" over a 24 hour period is greater than the number consumed. The net deficit results in weight loss. (1 pound of body fat = 3500 Calories)

WEIGHT LOSS (IN LBS) = (CALORIES BURNED - CALORIES CONSUMED)/3500

Please choose from the list below.

• How Much to Eat
• Main Energy Sources
• Increasing Caloric Output
• Optimal Cycling Diet
• Nutrition for Common Rides
• Post Ride Nutrition