What are some of yours? I have three to get the conversation started: Heat acclimation - During my taper, I like to do some heat exposure, and while I don’t have access to a sauna, but I do have a hot car in the summertime. A few minutes in there in the afternoon with the windows up can get prett…

Maltodextrin is a pretty cheap alternative to using gels

This thread opened my eyes to how much I’ve been spending per workout. For those folks who have been making their own cocktails, would you be willing to share the volume ratios? I’m thinking the Gatorade powder, maltodextrin, fructose powder, and perhaps a tad bit of flavor. Thoughts?

Ride my mtb to work 3 times per week : saves gas $$ so more money for bike stuff and I can practice my dirt skillz :slight_smile:

I find the home branded muesli and choc bars are not only the cheapest, but also highest in carbs! Win Win. White box at Woolworths I think.

[image] H22EG8: I’m thinking the Gatorade powder, maltodextrin, fructose powder, and perhaps a tad bit of flavor. Thoughts? Gatorade powder along with maltodextrin and fructose and flavour? Or do you mean to replace the Gatorade powder? I don’t bother with mixing maltodextrin/glucose and fr…

There is some existing discussion about mixing drinks in this thread. [image] Generic / Fake Maurten? Nutrition What is the generic or “fake” maurten that was mentioned in the podcast? B And this one too. [image] Make SIS BETA fuel yourself just a fe…

For those of you mixing up your own energy drinks, last I looked maltodextrin was stupid expensive on Amazon. Give your local home brewing supply store some love, I usually pick up 2 lbs for about $3.50 Just don’t blame me if you pick up a home brewing habit while your there! =)

[image] Tezz: Funny i thought i was the only nut who drove with the windows up after the car sits in the sun all day. I try to go as long as I can “safely”. I don’t want to pass out This would be much cheaper than fixing the AC in my car :sweat_smile:

Here is a post I made about my homemade electrolyte mix. [image] Homemade electrolyte mix, 1-10 cents/serving Nutrition Hi, Yes, all the numbers you list are weights in grams, and I just used a kitchen scale - +/- 10 grams on any of these is not super critical. My scale …

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There is some existing discussion about mixing drinks in this thread.

And this one too.

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