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Should You Have Coffee Before Zone 2 Training?
TL;DR Zone 2 exercise — easy cycling, swimming, or aqua jogging at 60–70% of your heart rate reserve — does more than maintain fitness during Achilles rehab. It reduces cortisol, supports parasympathetic tone, and creates a better cellular environment for tendon healing. It doesn't replace structured loading. It makes the loading work better. Most pre-workout advice points in one direction: caffeine improves performance, so take it before you train. For high-intensity session

Greg Dea
3 days ago5 min read


🥑 Salmon & Avocado Recovery Meal: The Ultimate Post-Ride Refuel for Cyclists & Athletes
🏁 Why Athletes Need a Targeted Recovery Breakfast - and Why This Salmon Recovery Meal is Perfect Training tears down. Recovery builds...

Greg Dea
May 28, 20251 min read


Garlic for Athletes to Support Performance, Recovery, and Immune Support 🧄
How This Ancient Herb Supports Modern Athleticism. Previously I wrote a summary about several spices that are useful for athletes in...

Greg Dea
May 28, 20253 min read


Smart Spices for Recovery & Resilience: Science-Backed Benefits of Cinnamon, Turmeric, Ginger, Cumin & Black Pepper
(with Scientific References) As a graduate of the University of Melbourne in Science, I studied Human Metabolism and Nutrition. Long...

Greg Dea
May 28, 20253 min read
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