Training in winter

The days are getting shorter, temperatures don't get far above 0°C, winter is just around the corner. Yet it is also important to keep training during these dark months. Often the intensity of training is slightly lower than during spring/summer, but still our bodies need extra energy.

Read the tips below to avoid bonking:

A combination of dry, cold air outside and sweating causes a lot of fluid loss. A lot of moisture is also lost through our breathing. During colder temperatures, it is also harder to recognise the feeling of thirst than when it is warm. So these 2 things put us at risk of dehydration.

Therefore, it is really important to pay attention to drink enough even in winter. So for efforts longer than 1 to 1.5 hours, an isotonic thirst quencher such as Isomix is definitely recommended.

The body wants to stay at a constant temperature of 37°C, therefore it will consume energy to maintain that temperature. You can help your body a little by dressing sufficiently warm (put on an extra layer, preferably work in several layers, protect your hands, feet and head).

Whether in the winter or summer, your body needs energy during exercise.

For short low-intensity training sessions, a daily balanced diet will get you a long way.

However, if you go out for endurance training longer than 1h30 or shorter intensive (interval) training sessions (such as cyclists training on the rollers), don't forget to take in the necessary carbohydrates during exercise.

Just as important also remains the recovery aspect.

Many focus more on strength training during the winter months. In that case, a 100% Whey Protein protein shake is sufficient. 

After longer endurance training or very intensive workouts, a Carbomix recovery shake, which contains both proteins and carbohydrates, is recommended.

You can make this in slightly warmed milk or water (max. 60°C to keep the proteins working) for extra warmth ;-)

- Do you find it hard to eat during colder days? Then our hypertonic sports drink Alphamax could be the solution where you get the necessary carbohydrates from your water bottle.

- Winter is a period without competition for many, so it's the ideal time to experiment and optimise your nutrition strategy!