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When Innovation Hits a Wall
When I state that innovation hits a wall, I am speaking mainly from a nutritional point of view, and I don't mean it as a bad thing. I just wanted to offer my thoughts on a few current "trends" that have caught my eye and how I believe that less is sometimes more and innovation is being confused with some great marketing.
Sleep: It Does a Body Good
If you are like me, the statistics and the health risks from lack of sleep are alarming but not surprising. Based on the many athletes, friends, and consumers who have written us thanking GQ-6 for developing RĒKÜVR Nite Time, there are a lot more people not sleeping than I had initially imagined and the recent studies confirmed it. As I review all of the supplements and pharmaceuticals currently on the market for sleep, it becomes mind-boggling and disheartening at the same time.
Fall Back: Sleep Survival Guide
Daylight Savings Time affects our natural sleep cycle. "Falling Back" can disrupt our sleep for up to a week. Learn how to get better sleep and feel great - even when the days are short, and it's dark before we leave the office.
GQ-6 Supports the Mike Nosco Memorial Ride
Extending community involvement, GQ-6 Nutrition, Inc, CEO Richard Hiraga announces support for the Michael P. Nosco Foundation, providing hydration for participants of the Mike Nosco Memorial Ride, and donating a portion of all GQ-6 proceeds in October to the foundation, which helps individuals and families facing life-threatening illnesses.
GQ-6: Official Sponsor of the 2017 UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships
GQ-6 Nutrition, Inc, will be an official sponsor of the 2017 UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships, coming to the VELO Sports Center in Carson, CA, from October 8-15.
kilocalories vs. calories
Understanding calories, kilocalories and kilojoules and why calorie source - fat, carbohydrate or protein - matters for athletic performance. GQ-6 is labeled to most accurately help athletes account for the calories they need.
GQ-6 Announces Sponsorship of the Los Angeles Velodrome Racing Association
GQ-6 banner at the VELO Sports Center, the largest indoor velodrome in the US, extends support for LAVRA's growing track cycling program and junior development.
Q&A with Pro Cyclist Larissa Connors, Belgian Waffle Champ
Larissa Connors, pro mountain biker with Team TWENTY20 Pro Cycling, gives us the scoop on her race win at the Cervélo Belgian Waffle Ride and shares what's next in her cycling journey. Tips for a successful BWR include no less than 8 bottles and *definitely* eat the waffles!
GQ-6 ANNOUNCES INCORPORATION, NAME CHANGE
GQ-6 announces its incorporation and new official company name, GQ-6 Nutrition, Inc. Additionally, GQ-6 names Bob Francis, Managing Director of the Foundation for American Track Cycling and early investor, to GQ-6's Board of Directors.
GQ-6 RĒKÜVR NITE TIME™ Named the Official Sleep Aid Supplement for CTS
Pioneering coaching group CTS announced a multiyear endorsement partnership with GQ-6, naming GQ-6’s RĒKÜVR NITE TIME™ the Official Sleep Aid Supplement of CTS. A good night’s sleep is crucial for optimizing recovery for endurance athletes.
BCAAs and Why They Matter
How branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) support optimal athletic performance and recovery - before, during and after exercise.
5 Ways Sleep Can Help You Achieve Goals
A good night's sleep is associated with better choices, healthier weight and improved brain function. Improved sleep can help you achieve goals, big or small.
Sleep is good for you, your car and others
Today, the AAA released a report saying that missing 1-2 hours of sleep can double the risk of getting into an accident. View the report and get tips for better sleep.
Electrolytes and Cramping
Ever wonder why some say pickle juice can prevent cramping? Electrolytes help keep muscles firing, and are important for optimal workout hydration.
GQ-6 & Speedfil Announce Partnership to Support Multisport, Endurance Athletes
This new partnership, FUEL + SYSTEM, aims to support optimal performance through an integrated hydration strategy for endurance athletes.
Is there such thing as TOO MUCH water? (Hint: YES)
Drinking water is essential to life, but it IS possible to have too much of a good thing. Endurance athletes are especially at risk for drinking too much water at once, diluting important salts in their body.
What Happens When We're Dehydrated
Your body needs water to survive and to perform at its best. Understand what happens when your body is dehydrated, and know the warning signs before it's too late.
Hydration 101: Tips
Basic hydration tips to keep you feeling your best, during racing, training and throughout your day.
Hawaii Ticket And National Title
Austrian triathlon professional, Michael Weiss, finished 4th overall in the 18th edition of Ironman Austria. Weiss was the first Austrian across the line and his 4th place KPR points brought him a huge step closer to qualifying for the World Championships in Kona this October.
6 Tricks for Quality Sleep
Do you struggle with falling asleep, or find yourself tossing and turning your way through the night? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Get tricks from Olympians, professional athletes and the GQ-6 community to help improve your sleep and overall health.
Not Getting Enough Sleep?
Quality sleep could be the only thing standing in the way of your best performance. Whether an elite athlete, or someone competing for personal goals...
Get Your Own!
It's easy and FREE! Make your GQ-6 portable when heading out for a tough workout. Portable and sustainable — no waste like packets or stick packs—just fill it up with your favorite GQ-6 flavor and you’re off. Here's how to get yours...
Weekend Wrapup
From crit racing in Washington, D.C., to the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon in San Francisco, the GQ-6 community had a busy weekend! Check out our recap of the weekend in photos.
A Visit With Dotsie Bausch
I was diagnosed with a severe eating disorder, specifically anorexia, in my early 20’s and my health deteriorated fast. My hair fell out. My skin turned grey and began scaling off. My teeth turned black. I had no life... I was dying from the inside out.
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- When Innovation Hits a Wall
- Sleep: It Does a Body Good
- Fall Back: Sleep Survival Guide
- GQ-6 Supports the Mike Nosco Memorial Ride
- GQ-6: Official Sponsor of the 2017 UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships
- kilocalories vs. calories
- GQ-6 Announces Sponsorship of the Los Angeles Velodrome Racing Association
- Q&A with Pro Cyclist Larissa Connors, Belgian Waffle Champ
- GQ-6 ANNOUNCES INCORPORATION, NAME CHANGE
- GQ-6 RĒKÜVR NITE TIME™ Named the Official Sleep Aid Supplement for CTS
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