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Masters Athletes and Gut Issues



Aging doesn't have to mean slowing down — but it does mean paying closer attention to your gut. Gastrointestinal (GI) distress is one of the most common performance limiters in endurance sport, and masters athletes (40+) often notice their digestion isn't as forgiving as it once was. 

I recently wrote an article for Never Second. In the article, I discuss the following topics:

  • DOES AGE AFFECT CARB ABSORPTION? 
  • WHAT CAUSES GI DISTRESS?
  • GUT TRAINING FOR MASTERS ATHLETES
  • GUT CHALLENGES WITH EXERCISING IN THE HEAT


To read the full article, check it out HERE.