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...
Fatigue is part of training, especially in endurance sports. However, there is an important difference between the expected fatigue of a well-planned training session and accumulated fatigue caused by low energy availability. When the body...
Strategic hydration is one of the key pillars of performance in endurance sports. During long training sessions and races, the loss of fluids and electrolytes, especially sodium, directly impacts the ability to sustain intensity, regulate...
In endurance events, hydration cannot be based on guesswork. Two athletes running side by side, under the same temperature and intensity, may experience completely different sweat losses. That is why understanding sweat rate is one...
