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    Mastermind - Round 2
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Mastermind - Round 2

    Do you want total your sports nutrition business to the next level? Do you want to Continue to learn? Do you want to know more about the...
    835 views
    Low bone density in cyclists
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    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.
    2,978 views
    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...
    5,040 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...
    4,843 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...
    3,114 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).
    5,679 views
    Nutrition for Jumbo Visma in the Tour
    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.
    14,651 views
    Oral contraceptives and performance
    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.
    4,201 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?
    13,255 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?
    5,254 views
    Zwift and my nutrition plan
    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...
    6,588 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.
    9,610 views
    Energy bars, gels or drinks?
    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?
    16,668 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?
    9,244 views
    Ketogenic diets for athletes
    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.
    21,556 views
    Timing of caffeine intake in long races
    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?
    11,862 views
    Nutrition for a cyclosportive
    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.
    4,611 views
    Nutrition for a half distance triathlon
    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.
    4,797 views
    Gastrointestinal complaints in athletes
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Gastrointestinal complaints in athletes

    "More marathons are won or lost in the porta-toilets than at the dinner table."
    3,904 views
    Sleep disturbances in trained athletes
    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.
    3,322 views
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