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.
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