53 articles tagged with "Nutrition"
Ketones: A game-changer for endurance athletes?
There's been a growing trend of endurance athletes using ketone drinks to aid performance and recovery. Dr Brianna Stubbs examines the research to see if ketones live up to the hype...
Can you overdose on caffeine?
Whilst caffeine can be a performance enhancer for most people, there can be negative side effects of consuming too much...
Are carbohydrates more important than protein for athletes’ recovery?
Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explains how to use carbohydrates as part of an effective recovery strategy after exercise...
How a pro athlete uses carbs to optimise recovery
Pro triathlete Dougal Allan explains how he optimises his post-exercise recovery by focusing on carbohydrates...
Should you use caffeine as part of your fueling strategy?
Caffeine affects individuals in different ways, so Sports Scientist Abby Coleman has explained how to work out whether you should be using caffeine during your training and races...
How much caffeine should you use DURING training and races?
Andy Blow identifies the optimal timings and dosage of caffeine intake for athletes taking part in events of different durations.
How to use caffeine BEFORE exercise
Sports Scientist Maddy Warmer explains how to use caffeine during the days and hours leading into big training sessions and races...
Should you be training in a fasted state?
Is 'fasted training' another fad or does it offer genuine performance benefits? Sports Scientist Andy Blow investigates...
Are female athletes’ carbohydrate needs different to men's?
Using the current scientific literature and evidence, Sports Scientist Abby Coleman answers the question: Should female athletes be fueling differently to their male counterparts?
How to carb load before your next race
You probably know you should top up on carbohydrate before events but do you know how to carb-load effectively? Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explains the science and practical considerations...
How a pro endurance athlete approaches gut training
Pro athlete and endurance coach Dougal Allan explains how he learned to train his gut so he can consume more carbohydrate on race day.
How to train your gut (and consume more carb)
Sports Scientist Andy Blow offers 10 practical guidelines to help you train your gut to absorb more carbohydrate during training and competitions...