The Ultra Distance Blog

In the past, technique was more important than the physical aspect, today both factors are important to increase performance at the highest level. Each sport requires a specific work of strengthening, working on power, balance and strength. But why is muscle strengthening important? Continue to read to find out!

Näak bars may become an essential for many of you, but you don't know that yet. Whether you are active in sports, want to get back into shape or have a protein snack after your yoga session, we are convinced that Näak bars can become a part of your daily life.So if you still haven't adopted them, here are 7 reasons that should convince you!

Maintaining a regular rhythm and training your body to the effort is important. Cross-training is the practice of several disciplines in order to vary the pleasures of the sport. It allows you to work all the muscles of the body and become physically and mentally stronger! If you would like to know more about the benefits of cross-training, keep reading this article!

Even during your running, cycling or outdoor adventures, you can reduce your carbon footprint.Here are 5 reflexes to adopt to simply preserve your playground!

After intensive training, your body needs only one thing: to recover. This phase is absolutely essential! With time and proper nutrition, your body will be less vulnerable to injury and able to work harder. And yes, it' s after training that your body develops its performance ! Today we will give you 6 Nutrition Tips to optimize your recovery !

At Näak, environmental protection is one of our main tasks. We want to offer you the most sustainable and responsible nutrition available. And to achieve this goal, we have committed ourselves to a crucial part of our strategy: packaging. We have decided to switch to recyclable and/or compostable packaging for all our products by 2025!

Whether you are an athlete or not, it is important to have a daily protein diet to be in good health. According to Health Canada, you must consume 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight daily to meet your minimum requirements, or 52g of protein per day for a 65kg person.

Good nutrition is essential for every individual, but especially for athletes. Knowing how to listen to your body, enjoying yourself while eating, and consuming nutrient-rich foods is undoubtedly the daily routine of some of you. Whether you are part of this category or not, here are 5 eating habits to keep or apply in 2021.

Nothing says good morning like a stack of hot and fluffy homemade pancakes drizzled in maple syrup! These high protein pancakes take only minutes to prepare and will eep you full and satisfied until your next meal. Made with only 3 ingredients and no added sugar, these pancake are the perfect recipe to start out your day. Give them a try!

Today, both elite athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts are supplementing with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) for performance benefits. Curious about what BCAAs are and what role they play in the body? Keep reading to find out!

New to cricket protein? You've come to the right place! While you might be skeptical at first to try insect-based protein, it is actually a healthy and sustainable alternative source of protein for athletes. While the consumption of insects might be new to you, it is already a big part of the diet in other countries. In this article, we dive into why you should stop refusing and start considering adding some tasty crickets in your meals! Keep reading to discover 5 good reasons to include cricket protein in your diet!

There are currently more than 2 billion people on earth that eat insects, and for good reason! Edible insects have exceptional nutritional qualities such as high protein, vitamin, and mineral content, which are beneficial to human health, especially for athletes. In fact, some edible insects are more nutritionally dense than many traditionally eaten meats.