Races held in hot environments represent an additional challenge for endurance athletes. The increase in body temperature, higher sweat rates, and changes in blood circulation can directly impact how the body tolerates and utilizes nutrients...
Energy gels are one of the most commonly used strategies by endurance athletes to maintain carbohydrate availability during training sessions and competitions. However, many athletes still use the same gel throughout their entire preparation cycle...
Energy gels are one of the most commonly used strategies by endurance athletes to maintain carbohydrate availability during training sessions and competitions. However, many athletes report that, especially toward the final part of a race,...
Slow recovery between training sessions may indeed be related to nutritional shortcomings. Insufficient intake of carbohydrates, proteins, or electrolytes can impair glycogen replenishment, muscle repair, and fluid balance, all of which are essential processes for...
Athletes often “bonk” at the end of endurance races mainly because of glycogen depletion, insufficient energy intake during the effort, inadequate hydration, or starting the race at a pace that is too fast. Many athletes...
Caffeine is one of the most widely used resources in sports nutrition and also one of the most debated. While many athletes report clear improvements in performance, others still question whether its effects are truly...
