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Why is performance in the heat decreased?

Asker Jeukendrup

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Why is performance in the heat decreased?

It is generally accepted that aerobic exercise capacity in hot conditions. But why does performance decrease?

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Can caffeine improve absorption of carbs?

Asker Jeukendrup

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Can caffeine improve absorption of carbs?

Caffeine may help in the absorption of carbohydrate and this could be another way caffeine can improve performance. What does the literature

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How intestinal absorption adapts to diet and the implications

Asker Jeukendrup

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How intestinal absorption adapts to diet and the implications

The capacity of the intestine to absorb carbohydrate is dependent on carb intake in the diet. How does the gut adapt and what are the practi

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Asker Jeukendrup

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Training the gut for athletes

I remember that many years ago a review paper was published with the title: Is the gut an athletic organ? It hinted to the fact that...

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Intake of English Premier League soccer players

Asker Jeukendrup

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Intake of English Premier League soccer players

In a recent publication by Liam Anderson from Liverpool John Moores University and colleagues unique insights in English Premier League...

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LCHF diets and performance in elite athletes

Asker Jeukendrup

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LCHF diets and performance in elite athletes

The topic of low carbohydrate high fat diets (LCHF) or ketogenic diets for athletes is still hotly debated. I posted some thoughts in a...

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Asker Jeukendrup

3 min read

Carb loading: what is new?

Carb loading has been a popular practice for athletes in the days leading up to an event. What is the best way to carb load?

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New position statement on Nutrition and Athletic Performance

Asker Jeukendrup

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New position statement on Nutrition and Athletic Performance

New and revised position statement by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada & the American College of Sports Medicine

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Asker Jeukendrup

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Nutrition for a half distance triathlon

For a half distance triathlon (70.3) or other 4 to 7 hour event, nutrition can be an incredibly important factor.

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Asker Jeukendrup

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Foodfight: high fat versus high carb

The low carb group shouts, “carbohydrate is bad”, while the high carbohydrate group, you shout “you must carboload”!

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Effects of carbohydrate in team- and skill sports

Asker Jeukendrup

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Effects of carbohydrate in team- and skill sports

We just published a new paper in the Journal Nutrients that addresses the role of carbohydrate for team sports.

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Asker Jeukendrup

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6 Ways to "train-low"

Training low has received quite a bit of attention recently. The purpose of this blog is to give an overview of the methods available.

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Asker Jeukendrup

3 min read

Energy intake during the Tour de France

The Tour de France is one of the hardest endurance events in the planet and energy expenditure is extremely high. How high? Read more!

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Rapid recovery versus long term adaptation

Asker Jeukendrup

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Rapid recovery versus long term adaptation

The question “What is recovery?” seems too obvious to answer. Surely everyone understands what we mean by recovery?

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Asker Jeukendrup

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Carbohydrate and soccer performance

In sports like football (soccer) it is often believed that carbohydrate intake is less important. Is this true?

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Recommendations for carb intake during exercise

Asker Jeukendrup

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Recommendations for carb intake during exercise

Now we have come to the blog that puts it all together and talks about the recommendations for carbohydrate intake during exercise.

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Is more carbohydrate better during exercise? And how much is too much?

Asker Jeukendrup

3 min read

Is more carbohydrate better during exercise? And how much is too much?

One important question is “how much carbohydrate do you need?” and “is more better?”. The only real answer to this question is “it depends”.

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Spit or swallow? Carb mouth rinse and performance

Asker Jeukendrup

3 min read

Spit or swallow? Carb mouth rinse and performance

Bizarre as it may sound, you can rinse your mouth, spit the drink out on the floor and still be faster!

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Asker Jeukendrup

4 min read

Carb mixes and benefits

No carbohydrates are used at rates higher than 60 g/h. Why is this? Why can you not use more than 60 g/h?

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Asker Jeukendrup

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Not all carbs are equal

This blog explores which carbohydrates are used more quickly than others.

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