Science versus headlines
Often we see articles published in magazines with blazing titles telling us about science. However, understanding what science is is sometim
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Asker Jeukendrup
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How intestinal absorption adapts to diet and the implications
The capacity of the intestine to absorb carbohydrate is dependent on carb intake in the diet. How does the gut adapt and what are the practi
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Kevin Tipton
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Use of anabolic signaling data to inform nutrition and training recommendations
Nutrition influences the adaptive response of training. But can you use muscle markers to inform training and nutrition recommendations?
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Shona Halson
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Wearables useful or not?
Wearable technology is estimated to be a $6 billion dollar industry, but is it solving a real problem? or is it helping the athlete?
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Asker Jeukendrup
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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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Hot bath and performance - Practical guidelines
I caught up with Neil Walsh and Mike Zurawlew and asked them about the practical applications of how to train cool - bathe hot
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Neil Walsh
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Beat the Heat – a hot bath after exercise boosts performance in the heat
Swapping the ice bath for a soak in a hot bath triggers performance boosting adaptations mimicking how the body adjusts to hot weather.
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Sport and exercise scientists on twitter
A list of scientists who are active on social media, in particular twitter.
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Do green pills help athletes?
Spirulina and chlorella are popular supplements but do they work for athletes?
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Responders and non-responders
Responders and non-responders seem to be popular buzz words in the field of sport science these days.
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Asker Jeukendrup
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A problem with the reporting of effects of ketogenic diet?
There is a lot of talk about the so called ketogenic diet.
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Fat burning: how does it work?
Which athlete does not want to be the "lean mean fighting machine"?
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Asker Jeukendrup
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What is Fatmax?
Fat burning or fat oxidation (the term preferred by scientists) is of interest to endurance athletes and other athletes.
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