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Low bone density in cyclists

There is accumulating evidence to suggest that most elite cyclists have lower bone mineral density values compared with non-elite cyclists.

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Will women outperform men in ultra-endurance events?

Ollie Odell

5 min

Will women outperform men in ultra-endurance events?

An interesting review (1) was published recently re-igniting the discussion whether women will ever outperform men in ultra-endurance...

1,315 views

Importance of exercise for people with diabetes

Sam Scott

6 min

Importance of exercise for people with diabetes

More and more people with type 1 diabetes are active and there are now a number of individuals living with type 1 diabetes competing at...

2,113 views

Milking it, can lactose be useful in sports nutrition?

Ollie Odell

3 min

Milking it, can lactose be useful in sports nutrition?

Lactose is a sugar found in milk. Is this type of carbohydrate a good source ion energy during exercise? This blog looks at the results...

1,660 views

Study shows that caffeine increases fat burning, but does it matter?

Asker Jeukendrup

5 min

Study shows that caffeine increases fat burning, but does it matter?

In new Spanish study appeared in the European Journal of Nutrition about the role of caffeine and fat burning (oxidation).

3,191 views

Asker Jeukendrup

6 min

Nutrition for Jumbo Visma in the Tour

10 reasons why I think the nutrition strategy at JumboVisma is unique and successful.

10,261 views

Asker Jeukendrup

4 min

Oral contraceptives and performance

The effect of contraceptive pills are used by female athletes may affect performance. Here the evidence is presented.

3,229 views

Effects of menstrual cycle on performance

Asker Jeukendrup

4 min

Effects of menstrual cycle on performance

What are the effects of menstrual cycle on performance and how should athletes prepare for competition?

7,654 views

Do ketone esters spare glycogen and improve performance?

Asker Jeukendrup

4 min

Do ketone esters spare glycogen and improve performance?

Are ketone esters really such a magical supplement?

4,255 views

Asker Jeukendrup

5 min

Zwift and my nutrition plan

The corona virus has changed the way many people exercise. Many cyclists and runners have resorted to Zwift for their training. Zwift...

5,517 views

The sweet taste of success: Fructose for recovery in multi-stage races

Javier T. Gonzalez

4 min

The sweet taste of success: Fructose for recovery in multi-stage races

Resynthesis of liver and muscle glycogen respond differently to different types of carbohydrate. This may have implications for performance.

6,598 views

Asker Jeukendrup

3 min

Energy bars, gels or drinks?

Athletes use, drinks, gels, bars, fruits and other forms of carbohydrate. But what is the best way to take carbohydrate?

11,970 views

Why is performance in the heat decreased?

Asker Jeukendrup

3 min

Why is performance in the heat decreased?

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

7,436 views

Asker Jeukendrup

5 min

Ketogenic diets for athletes

Claims that ketogenic diets improve performance are not based on evidence. There is currently no evidence to support their use.

20,400 views

Asker Jeukendrup

4 min

Timing of caffeine intake in long races

There is no question that caffeine can improve endurance performance. But what if you take it late in exercise? Does it still work?

9,598 views

Asker Jeukendrup

4 min

Nutrition for a cyclosportive

Most feared by most riders, novice or experienced, is running out of energy. This is why fueling is so important.

3,979 views

Asker Jeukendrup

5 min

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.

4,086 views

Asker Jeukendrup

3 min

Gastrointestinal complaints in athletes

"More marathons are won or lost in the porta-toilets than at the dinner table."

2,989 views

Asker Jeukendrup

3 min

Sleep disturbances in trained athletes

Sleep is an important part of recovery and this is recognised by athletes and coaches, yet sleep disturbances are common.

2,655 views

Asker Jeukendrup

3 min

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.

10,219 views

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30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SPORTS NUTRITION AS A RESEARCHER, EDUCATOR, PRACTITIONER, CONSULTANT AND ATHLETE