# \#study **URL:** https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tag/study/25.md [Latest](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tags.md) --- ## [New Study on "Carbohydrate Ingestion on Exercise Metabolism and Physical Performance"](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-study-on-carbohydrate-ingestion-on-exercise-metabolism-and-physical-performance/110247)
**Author:** [@observatoer](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/observatoer)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 6:45am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-study-on-carbohydrate-ingestion-on-exercise-metabolism-and-physical-performance/110247 "2026-01-25T06:45:25Z")
Hi all, I just wanted to share this study, just released today 21. January 2026. As a 60+ athlete and and former diabetes patient (in remission since 2024), I cannot overstate the value of this findings. I’m fat adapted… --- ## [New LCHF Research](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-lchf-research/101568)
**Author:** [@TrippHolt](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TrippHolt)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-lchf-research/101568 "2025-03-18T09:48:28Z")
Hi All, I’ve been a long time fanboy of Trainer Road ( since 2012 ) and have generally accepted their advice carte blanche. I’ve followed the podcast through the years of recommending higher and higher on-bike carbs and… --- ## [Ideal heart rate for consuming nutrition?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ideal-heart-rate-for-consuming-nutrition/93968)
**Author:** [@danmanboombam](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/danmanboombam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ideal-heart-rate-for-consuming-nutrition/93968 "2024-06-11T19:31:51Z")
This might be a silly question but I’m curious if there is an advisable heart rate for when it is best to consume nutrition on the bike? Any existing research on this topic? --- ## [Long Off-season best practices: Creatine + B-Alanine Supplementation](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/long-off-season-best-practices-creatine-b-alanine-supplementation/86812)
**Author:** [@oldandfast](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/oldandfast)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/long-off-season-best-practices-creatine-b-alanine-supplementation/86812 "2024-04-29T14:19:41Z")
After some deliberation, I decided to include Creatine in my supplement stack for the off-season. I’m coming from one of my most successful seasons and looking for additive marginal improvements, given that I’m probably … --- ## [Protein intake grams or %?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/protein-intake-grams-or/89569)
**Author:** [@Vibaek99](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Vibaek99)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/protein-intake-grams-or/89569 "2024-01-04T14:23:59Z")
Hello, I have a question regarding diet and cycling. I have come across several sources stating that one should consume around 1.2-1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight when training for cycling at a relative… --- ## [Potato ingestion is as effective as carbohydrate gels (if you don't mind increased GI bloating and pain...)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/potato-ingestion-is-as-effective-as-carbohydrate-gels-if-you-dont-mind-increased-gi-bloating-and-pain/22698)
**Author:** [@ellotheth](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ellotheth)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/potato-ingestion-is-as-effective-as-carbohydrate-gels-if-you-dont-mind-increased-gi-bloating-and-pain/22698 "2023-09-28T15:58:48Z")
Study from the University of Illinois I don’t have the full-text, but these are some highlights from the press release: We found no differences between the performance of cyclists who got their carbohydrates by ingest… --- ## [2021 U of T Training Study, p/b TrainerRoad (2022 update: results posted!)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2021-u-of-t-training-study-p-b-trainerroad-2022-update-results-posted/47038)
**Author:** [@SpareCycles](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SpareCycles)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2021-u-of-t-training-study-p-b-trainerroad-2022-update-results-posted/47038 "2022-11-20T13:45:33Z")
\[2022 EDIT\] See results posted below! Hi everyone, I’m happy to announce that TrainerRoad will be hosting an academic study through the University of Toronto investigating the effects of different high intensity interva… --- ## [Intermittent fasting not so good? - new study suggests it isn’t](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/intermittent-fasting-not-so-good-new-study-suggests-it-isn-t/43670)
**Author:** [@Nicschne](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Nicschne)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/intermittent-fasting-not-so-good-new-study-suggests-it-isn-t/43670 "2020-10-05T15:33:54Z")
Article and paper links below - it seems that intermittent fasting may be bad for performance, although the study participants are not cyclists I would imagine muscle loss may well be a risk to cyclists as well. --- ## [Post deleted\_post deleted\_post deleted\_post deleted](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/post-deleted-post-deleted-post-deleted-post-deleted/41652)
**Author:** [@hdas](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hdas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/post-deleted-post-deleted-post-deleted-post-deleted/41652 "2020-08-26T01:03:53Z")
post deleted\_post deleted\_post deleted\_post deleted --- ## [New study on measuring the effects of exercise at the molecular level](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-study-on-measuring-the-effects-of-exercise-at-the-molecular-level/37118)
**Author:** [@pwb](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pwb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-study-on-measuring-the-effects-of-exercise-at-the-molecular-level/37118 "2020-06-04T21:21:27Z")
“Although it wasn’t the team’s original intent, they noticed some consistencies in the baseline measurements of the participants who performed better on the peak VO2 test. In these individuals, the researchers saw a stro… --- ## [Electrolytes Don’t Help Much?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/electrolytes-don-t-help-much/30570)
**Author:** [@MI-XC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MI-XC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/electrolytes-don-t-help-much/30570 "2020-02-27T16:43:28Z")
https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/features/health\_wellness/sorry-hard-core-athletes-those-electrolytes-don-t-help-as/article\_0f248ea1-859b-5759-9cc3-bde498750505.html :thinking: “Drink when you are thirsty. Don’t h… --- ## [Macha Tea - benefits and drawbacks](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/macha-tea-benefits-and-drawbacks/30202)
**Author:** [@ajh127](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ajh127)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/macha-tea-benefits-and-drawbacks/30202 "2020-02-20T21:19:22Z")
Hi all, I’ve listened on the podcast about various different natural antioxidants but also their potential drawbacks. I recently start having a look at macha tea and discovered a whole plethora of training benefits. Gi… --- ## [High-Schooler General Nutrition](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/high-schooler-general-nutrition/24375)
**Author:** [@dgb1821](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/dgb1821)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/high-schooler-general-nutrition/24375 "2019-11-22T02:41:03Z")
This is a long question, and familiarity with US high school systems/schedule will be beneficial in answering. That said, I am a junior in high school and a road racer going into my second year of cycling. I am currently… --- ## [Tongcat Ali–natural supplement to manage stress for cyclists](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tongcat-ali-natural-supplement-to-manage-stress-for-cyclists/24233)
**Author:** [@jamisonsheppard](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jamisonsheppard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tongcat-ali-natural-supplement-to-manage-stress-for-cyclists/24233 "2019-11-18T00:28:13Z")
Hi all, just curious if anyone else has experience with Tongcat Ali ( Eurycoma longifolia Jack)? It’s a natural supplement extracted from the roots of a Malaysian shrub. I researched it extensively before trying it duri… --- ## [Pre Breakfast Training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pre-breakfast-training/22864)
**Author:** [@DocSavage](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DocSavage)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 9:09am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pre-breakfast-training/22864 "2019-10-23T09:09:58Z")
A study from Bath Dr Rhonda Patrick shared. Does look like it effects weight loss like some promote but does support insulin response and better overall health. --- ## [Are There Benefits of Energy Drinks?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/are-there-benefits-of-energy-drinks/4628)
**Author:** [@jnicholes](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jnicholes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/are-there-benefits-of-energy-drinks/4628 "2018-10-26T20:37:59Z")
I blogged about my experience with energy drinks and training here: https://summitlifetoday.com/2018/10/25/are-there-risks-to-energy-drinks/ Video Details and Sources: Are There Benefits of Energy Drinks? …