Biking

Biking, like many other endurance sports, comes with it’s own unique challenges. However, with the proper habits and precautions, these challenges, and any risk of injury, can be minimized.

Diet is of utmost importance for athletes striving to achieve goals. One study by Frontiers in Nutrition on several trained cyclists identified one specific benefit of blueberries. They found that they “attenuate the magnitude” of “inflammatory-related oxylipins” (Nieman et al.). This decrease in inflammation can be a game changer for serious cyclists.

Another study, conducted on 16 other trained cyclists, showed that tart cherries “may be efficacious in combating post-exercise oxidative and inflammatory cascades that can contribute to cellular disruption” (Bell et al.). They found “direct application for [montmorency cherries] in repeated days cycling and conceivably other sporting scenario’s where back-to-back performances are required” (Bell et al.).

Acai is another fruit that has been studied for understanding of its numerous benefits. One study in the European Journal of Nutrition conducted on ten male cyclists found that consumption of acai can provide “overall improvement in the aerobic capacity of the cyclists”.

Diets high in antioxidants, specifically full of tart cherries, blueberries, and acai, can help to increase the capacity of cyclists. These fruits can also help limit inflammation and muscle soreness after training.