Creatine: The Definitive Guide, Part II
Answers to common creatine questions covering dietary sources, vegetarian athletes, safety, breaks, lesser-known benefits and suitable sports.
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Crown Sport Nutrition's Position on COVID-19
Our society is being tested by an enemy that we did not expect and is unknown to everyone. Your competitions are being disrupted, along with traini...
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Do Indoor Trainer Sessions Require More Fuel Than Road Rides?
Written by Aitor Viribay of Glut4science, nutritionist and scientific advisor to UCI professional cyclists in collaboration with Crown Sport...
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Nutrition and the Immune System: A False Pairing?
This article explains how nutrition supports immune function in athletes, while no supplement alone prevents infection and recovery, sleep and life...
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Hydration for Indoor Cycling Sessions
Practical hydration guidance for indoor cycling, covering fluid, carbohydrate and sodium intake before, during and after trainer sessions.
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Multi-Ingredient Supplementation to Accelerate Muscle Recovery
A controlled study compared carbohydrate alone with a multi-ingredient recovery drink after intense strength training, measuring muscle function an...
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Risks of Excessive Screen Time in Children
Evidence linking excessive screen time in children with sedentary behavior, excess weight, poorer sleep and risks to physical, social and cognitive...
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Quantifying Training Load in Endurance Sports
A practical model for quantifying objective and subjective training load across swimming, cycling and running, including intensity, density and fat...
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Supplements to Increase Muscle Mass and Strength. Not Everything Works!
We have already discussed on numerous occasions the importance of maintaining adequate levels of muscle mass and strength both for performance and ...
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All About Creatine: The Definitive Guide (Part I)
Part I explains what creatine is, how the ATP–PCr system works, common loading and maintenance protocols, and potential gastrointestinal issues.
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The 3 Pillars of Athletes: Training, Nutrition and Rest
Why training, nutrition and rest form the three foundations of athlete health and performance, including energy intake, recovery and sleep guidance.
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Overtraining: A State of Alarm
Overtraining syndrome can impair physical and psychological health when training load exceeds recovery; prevention requires individualized monitoring.
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