Nutrition Strategies to Maximize Glycogen Before Competition
How to replenish glycogen before competition, including post-exercise carbohydrate timing, carbohydrate loading, glycemic index and recovery strategies.
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What Is Tapering?
Tapering reduces training volume while maintaining intensity and frequency to optimize endurance performance before competition.
Read moreProtein Intake and Changes in Body Weight
How higher protein intake can affect satiety, muscle preservation, energy expenditure and body composition during calorie restriction or overeating.
Read moreSTRENGTH TRAINING FOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES: FEWER INJURIES AND BETTER PERFORMANCE
Strength training can improve endurance performance and reduce overuse injuries, especially when athletes limit fatigue and avoid training to failure.
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How Miguel Induráin’s Physiological Profile Changed
How Miguel Induráin's physiological profile changed after retirement, comparing his hour-record preparation with a maximal exercise test years later.
Read morePOLARIZED, PYRAMIDAL OR THRESHOLD TRAINING: WHICH PERIODIZATION MODEL DELIVERS THE GREATEST BENEFITS?
Evidence suggests that pyramidal and especially polarized training may improve endurance performance more effectively than threshold-focused training.
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Protein Before Sleep?
Consuming protein before sleep after resistance training may be an effective strategy for increasing strength and muscle mass.
Read moreUxío Abuín Joins Crown Ahead of the Abu Dhabi World Series
Uxío Abuín, the 26-year-old triathlete, who holds the 25th position in the World Ranking and the first position in the European Ranking, becomes th...
Read moreDO NOT TAKE JUST ANY SUPPLEMENT: AVOID UNINTENTIONAL DOPING
Independent certification helps athletes reduce the risk of prohibited substances and unintentional doping from contaminated sports supplements.
Read moreCarbohydrate Dose and Type During Exercise
How much and what type of carbohydrates should we consume during exercise?
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Caffeine and Olympic-Distance Triathlon Performance
A triathlon study found that caffeine taken before competition improved swimming and total event time in the Olympic-distance athletes studied.
Read moreBeef Protein and Iron Status in Endurance Athletes
Endurance athletes are often subjected to high training loads, which increases their energy needs. These needs must be met by consuming the necessa...
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