To understand how satisfying it is to do well in racing, people need to understand how hard it is to push yourself in a race. The goal of e-Tips is to present Performance Associate's views on training, racing, and nutrition for endurance athletes. The contents are not intended as personal recommendations for individual athletes, and are only suggestions. For medical advice, and before starting a strenuous training program, consult with your physician.
Many women are concerned about the importance of calcium in their diet to prevent osteoporosis.
Usually men aren't as concerned, but perhaps they should be. The current recommendation is to consume somewhere between 1000 and 1500 milligrams of calcium daily. In order for calcium to be well-absorbed protein, Vitamins C, D, E, and K all play a role. Several of the minerals also play important roles in calcium absorption. Just supplementing the diet with calcium isn't the cure-all.