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Congrats to Katherine Reutter, Speed Skating Medalist!
PowerBar congratulates athlete Katherine Reutter who won a bronze medal yesterday as a member of the 3000m relay in women's short-track speedskating. The US women were originally thought to be in 4th place and out of medal contention, but when READ MORE
2009-2010 Winter Dew Tour finishes the season at Mt. Snow, VT
After three stops across the US the 2009-2010 Winter Dew Tour finished off the season this past weekend at the finals in Mt. Snow, VT. PowerBar is proud to be a part of the Dew Tour, and wants to thank everyone who stopped by the PowerBar READ MORE
Lamar Odom shoots on the moon with PowerBar Gel Blasts!
PowerBar recently shot a Gel Blasts commercial with Lamar Odom from the LA Lakers, and I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend the shoot and see what went on behind the scenes. Lamar's nickname is "The Candy Man", and he lived READ MORE
Action plan
Decide what is wanted then act to get it. That is one of my personal marching orders for myself, in sports and in life. Under those orders I recently mapped out my sport competitions for the year and a training plan for them. READ MORE
Mixing it up in 2010 and "Cross"ing into a new sport
Last September at the beginning of the cyclocross season I resolved to do something new and complete one race in this sport that I had never done before. I am very familiar with riding on the road and have even dabbled a bit in mountain READ MORE
Congrats to PowerBar athlete Amy Palmiero-Winters, overall winner of the Run to the Future 24-Hour race!
I first had the privilege of meeting PowerBar Team Elite athlete Amy Palmiero-Winters a couple years ago, and we bonded over talking about Ironmans and venturing into ultra marathons. I have not made it beyond 50k (yet), but Amy has already READ MORE
Why?
Over the holiday break a family member asked me why I devote so much of my life to exercise/outdoor activity. I appreciated the question, but I couldn't answer it succinctly. We accept very broad medically-oriented "health" benefits READ MORE
PowerBar welcomes snowboarder Steve Fisher, and heads to the Dew Tour
This week PowerBar welcomed aboard Steve Fisher, an awesome snowboarder and a fan of the PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Bar. Not only has Steve been a two-time X-Games gold medal winner and multiple medal winner in the Grand Prix series, but he is a READ MORE
It may be cold outside, but you still need to hydrate!
Knowledge of sports nutrition is an ongoing process, and I learn something new all the time. As Southern California got its first cold hard rain today (I know, we are spoiled!) it got me thinking about hydration in the winter, and how it READ MORE
Running Inspired by the Written Word
After focusing on triathlons the past few years I have decided to go back to my roots in 2010, and am recommitting myself to running. It is not that I am totally abandoning tris, and still plan to do one half Ironman race next READ MORE
PowerBar Team Elite Profile: Josh Cox
Elite distance runner and humanitarian, Josh Cox has strung together an amazing list of accomplishments in his 10-year career.
By: Eric Velazquez Author
Sports Nutrition Before, During, and After Training/Competition
Take a few minutes to eat and drink before workouts and competitions. The payoff will be more energy, better hydration, and improved performance, along with faster recovery and less chance of injury!
By: Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RDNutrition & Epidemiology Researcher
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Do something besides training and competing
A fulfilling life is all about balance. Athletics are a critical part of being a healthy and happy person, and there is certainly room for athletics in everyone’s life. Regardless of whether you are involved as a weekend warrior, professional, or…
By Alex M. McDonald, MDMedical Doctor and Professional Triathlete
Q: Do PowerBar® products fit into a lacto-vegetarian lifestyle?
A:Yes! Since you include milk products in your diet, this opens you up to a wide variety of PowerBar® products.
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