
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Jess Cerra, former pro cyclist and current VP of Product & Community Development at Alete Active Nutrition. Jess is also the creator of JoJé Bar, a gluten-free, great-tasting energy bar built for serious performance. With over a decade of elite cycling experience and now a leading voice in sports nutrition innovation, Jess brings the perfect blend of science, strategy, and real-world experience.
This episode is a goldmine for endurance athletes—or anyone looking to train smarter, fuel better, and perform at a higher level.
What You’ll Learn:
● What Jess eats in a typical day of heavy training
● How to fuel before, during, and after endurance events
● How your training should evolve throughout the year (intensity vs. volume)
● What it takes to peak at the right time for a race
● Her mental strategies for pushing through pain and staying focused
● Why most electrolyte drinks are inefficient—and what to do instead
03:20 – Carb Loading: What Actually Works
06:05 – How Jess Fuels for High-Volume Endurance Training
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