If you’ve ever wondered what actually separates a good cycling coach from a great one, it usually isn’t a huge Instagram presence or longer list of Strava followers. It’s the depth of knowledge behind the training plan and coaching you’re provided — and that’s exactly why I want to tell you about the certification I […]
The science behind the weight-loss drug everyone is talking about — and why exercise and nutrition still matter more than ever. GLP-1 receptor agonists — the class of medications behind Ozempic and Wegovy — have become one of the most talked-about developments in metabolic health in decades. As a sports nutritionist, I’m asked about […]
New Certification I Completed Dr. Hazel Wallace’sAlign Course — Here’s What It Means for You By Coach Sofi · Sports Nutritionist & Endurance Coach Your body isn’t broken. It’s cyclical — and once you understand that, everything changes. Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance I’m so excited to share that I’ve just completed the Align certification […]
As an endurance athlete, whether you’re a runner, cyclist, swimmer, or participating in any sport requiring sustained effort, your primary focus is typically on building stamina, cardiovascular fitness, and muscular endurance via high training volume. But there’s an often-overlooked element that can significantly improve your performance: strength training. At this point, you’ve likely heard of […]
Want to be at the top of your game? Caffeine is one of the most powerful sports performance supplements yet it is often used improperly! Caffeine is a powerful ergogenic aid to improve your sports performance, but are you using the right amount, the best sources, and timing it correctly? I’ve distilled the scientific research […]
Plant-based Athlete Sports Nutrition Certification I couldn’t be more please to announce I have earned a Certification in “Plant-based Proteins in Sport” to better support the plant-based athlete. The certification was led by renowned Sports Nutrition Scientist Asker Jeukendrup and MySportScience Academy. I can now provide even more evidence-based sports nutrition support to plant-based, vegetarian […]
Train Hard, Recover Harder Recovery is one of the most underestimated aspects of training. We don’t get stronger when we exercise. We get stronger after we exercise, when our bodies adapt to the stresses experienced during our workout. The axiom we use as coaches goes like this: Stress+Rest=Fitness. Simply put, if you want to get […]
Want to improve your cycling fitness and performance? I’m so excited to offer INSCYD Performance Testing to athletes and cyclists who want to truly optimize performance and get the most out of their time spent training. What is INSCYD Performance Testing and Metabolic Profiling? INSCYD is the most advanced tool to analyze and plan endurance […]
Do Ketone Drinks Improve Performance? If you’ve been paying attention to pro cycling, you’ve likely heard the hype surrounding ketones. Back in July 2019 during the Tour de France, news broke that WorldTour Teams like Jumbo-Visma, Lotto-Soudal and Deceuninck-Quickstep were using ketone ester (KE) drinks to aid performance. Before you knew it, KE supplementation was […]