Why is performance in the heat decreased?
It is generally accepted that aerobic exercise capacity in hot conditions. But why does performance decrease?
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Ketogenic diets for athletes
Claims that ketogenic diets improve performance are not based on evidence. There is currently no evidence to support their use.
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Timing of caffeine intake in long races
There is no question that caffeine can improve endurance performance. But what if you take it late in exercise? Does it still work?
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Nutrition for a cyclosportive
Most feared by most riders, novice or experienced, is running out of energy. This is why fueling is so important.
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Nutrition for a half distance triathlon
For a half distance triathlon (70.3) or other 4 to 7 hour event, nutrition can be an incredibly important factor.
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Gastrointestinal complaints in athletes
"More marathons are won or lost in the porta-toilets than at the dinner table."
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Sleep disturbances in trained athletes
Sleep is an important part of recovery and this is recognised by athletes and coaches, yet sleep disturbances are common.
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6 Ways to "train-low"
Training low has received quite a bit of attention recently. The purpose of this blog is to give an overview of the methods available.
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Which sport or event has the most extreme energy expenditure?
It is often said that the Tour de France is perhaps the most gruelling endurance event on the planet. Do any other events match or beat it?
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Energy intake during the Tour de France
The Tour de France is one of the hardest endurance events in the planet and energy expenditure is extremely high. How high? Read more!
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Why protein is important for endurance
This blog explains the scientific reasons as to why protein is important for endurance athletes.
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