Can apps and gamification increase physical activity?
There are many health benefits of physical activity, including the prevention of chronic diseases and improving longevity. However, the...
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read
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Can postbiotics boost athletic performance?
Gut health plays a crucial role in athletic performance, recovery, and immune support, with prebiotics and probiotics often used to...
Ralf Jäger
4 min read
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CGM: lessons learned from Para cyclists
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is gaining attention as a tool for optimising dietary counselling in athletes. By providing real-time...
Vera Weijer
4 min read
1,609 views
Going one step further with altitude training or heat training
Although altitude training had been used for many years, the last few years it has become incredibly popular with endurance athletes....
Raphael Faiss
4 min read
3,566 views
Carbohydrate recommendations relative to body weight
When we recommend carbohydrate intake for the day, it is often expressed as grams per kg bodyweight. For example, for most sports this...
Asker Jeukendrup
6 min read
8,533 views
Can we measure low energy availability?
The definition of relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) is that low energy availability (LEA) is the cause of a wide range of...
Jose Areta
7 min read
3,835 views
Most popular blogs in 2024
Below are the 5 most popular blogs on mysportscience in 2024! Click the title to read... 1. HMB: a magic supplement? In top spot this...
Archie Belfield and Asker Jeukendrup
2 min read
5,536 views
Busting myths about athlete immunity and low energy availability
In our recent paper, “ Does REDs exist? ”, we raise some important questions about the REDs concept and supporting evidence (1). This...
Neil Walsh
5 min read
5,505 views
