Beets for Runners: Let Nature Increase Your VO2 Max
There has been a lot of hype surrounding the use of beets for runners and endurance athletes, specifically for the purpose of increasing VO2 max during exercise. But, can beets really improve athletic performance and, if so, just how long do the results last? Find out here! Over the past few years, beets have become the latest and greatest superfood, surpassing other beloved produce such as kale, bananas, and sweet potatoes to improve overall health and fitness. Using beets for runners and endurance athletes has even been touted by the U.S.A. Triathlon Team as they claim, “Beet juice decreases blood pressure and increases blood flow, thereby increasing metabolic threshold and VO2 max.” Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and potassium....