During prolonged exercise, the main challenge for the body is to maintain energy production for several hours. To do this, metabolism continuously adapts by changing the energy sources used throughout the effort. These adaptations involve...
Exercise intensity is one of the main factors that determines an endurance athlete’s nutrition strategy. As intensity increases, the body changes how it uses energy, which directly impacts both the type and timing of nutrient...
Energy gels are one of the most commonly used strategies by endurance athletes to maintain carbohydrate availability during long training sessions and races. However, many athletes choose to use energy gels only on race day,...
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,...
