Recovery 3/3

Bitter-sweet application of Montmorency cherries in recovery

Glyn Howatson

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Bitter-sweet application of Montmorency cherries in recovery

In recent years there has been a growing interest in so-called ‘functional foods’. One of these is tart cherry juice.

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Asker Jeukendrup

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Sports beer for athletes

There's nothing like a cool pint after exercise on a warm day. But is this a good idea?

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Asker Jeukendrup

4 min read

Cold water therapy and bad journalism

In the past studies suggested that cold water therapy can reduce soreness and improve recovery he next day(s). The current study addresses t

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International Olympic Committee consensus statement on load in sport

Asker Jeukendrup

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International Olympic Committee consensus statement on load in sport

The IOC brought together a group of experts for a consensus meeting to discuss the topic of load in sport and risk of injury, overtraining a

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Ice Baths for Recovery- Black, white or somewhere in between?

Shona Halson, AIS, Australia

4 min read

Ice Baths for Recovery- Black, white or somewhere in between?

One of the more recent and controversial topics in the area of athlete recovery is can you recover ‘too much’?

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New position statement on Nutrition and Athletic Performance

Asker Jeukendrup

4 min read

New position statement on Nutrition and Athletic Performance

New and revised position statement by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada & the American College of Sports Medicine

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Asker Jeukendrup

3 min read

Alcohol and recovery

Recovery starts immediately after exercise. What is the effect of alcohol on recovery?

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Asker Jeukendrup

3 min read

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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Nutrition for recovery from tendon injuries

Asker Jeukendrup

2 min read

Nutrition for recovery from tendon injuries

A summary of Keith Baar discussing the tendon, which is much less researched than muscle.

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Nutrition for recovery from muscle injury

Asker Jeukendrup

3 min read

Nutrition for recovery from muscle injury

A summary of when 3 experts in the field of nutrition presented on: Nutrition for recovery from injury.

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Asker Jeukendrup

3 min read

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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AskerJeukendrup JamesBetts StuartPhillips

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The "protein-for-quick-recovery" myth

Protein is usually thought of as the number one recovery ingredient.

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Asker Jeukendrup

4 min read

Nutrition and acute recovery

Recovery is a broad term that refers to restoration of performance capacity.

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Rapid recovery versus long term adaptation

Asker Jeukendrup

3 min read

Rapid recovery versus long term adaptation

The question “What is recovery?” seems too obvious to answer. Surely everyone understands what we mean by recovery?

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Asker Jeukendrup and Tim Snijders

4 min read

Protein and sleep: Part 2

Second part of the interview with Dr Tim Snijders regarding protein and sleep.

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Asker Jeukendrup and Tim Snijders

4 min read

Protein and sleep: Part 1

An interesting study was published recently that confirmed a practice that few athletes are following today

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Protein intake before sleep results in greater muscle mass and strength

Asker Jeukendrup

4 min read

Protein intake before sleep results in greater muscle mass and strength

Protein before sleep can increase protein synthesis and, muscle mass and strength gains.

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Asker Jeukendrup

4 min read

Overtraining: is it real?

People have different ideas about overtraining, what causes it, how it is monitored and prevented, and even whether it's a good thing or not

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Asker Jeukendrup

4 min read

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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