Pre-Workouts for Endurance Sports: Benefits and Use
Surely more than once you have gone to train with little motivation, feeling tired or unmotivated… don’t worry, you are not the only one, it has happened to all of us.
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120 G/H OF CARBOHYDRATES: TRAINING THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Digestive-system training can improve tolerance, absorption and use of high carbohydrate intakes during prolonged endurance exercise.
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Omega-3 supplementation: benefits for health and athletic performance
Explore evidence on omega-3 supplementation for inflammation, cardiovascular and cognitive health, muscle recovery and athletic performance.
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Heat Acclimation and Cooling Strategies for Athletes
How heat and humidity affect performance, hydration and gastrointestinal risk, with practical acclimation and internal or external cooling strategies.
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Protein and Carbohydrate Supplementation to Support Immune Function in Athletes
Combining protein with post-exercise carbohydrates may better attenuate inflammatory markers after intense endurance training than carbohydrates al...
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PUSHING THE LIMITS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE: ARE 120 G/H OF CARBOHYDRATES THE KEY?
Recent endurance research suggests trained athletes may tolerate 120 g/h of mixed carbohydrates, potentially improving fatigue and recovery outcomes.
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How Much to Eat When Training Indoors
Practical carbohydrate, protein and hydration targets before, during and after indoor training, adjusted for session intensity and duration.
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Optimal Nutrition for Indoor Training
Winter and low temperatures often move training indoors. This article reviews how to adapt hydration and fuelling for indoor sessions.
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Hydration Is Important in Winter Too
Cold weather can make thirst less noticeable, but hydration still matters for performance and recovery during winter training.
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Energy Expenditure and Intake in Professional Cyclists
Cycling is one of the most demanding endurance sports, especially in stage races. This article reviews scientific evidence on energy expenditure an...
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Buffering Supplements for High-Intensity Performance
How acidosis can limit high-intensity performance and what research says about sodium bicarbonate and beta-alanine dosing, benefits and tolerance.
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Carbohydrates, Fats and Micronutrients in a Plant-Based Diet
During the previous two posts we have talked about whether a Plant-Based Diet (PBD) is possible for athletes and about proteins. But what about car...
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