Lewis James and Nidia Rodriguez-Sanchez6 minDoes dehydration reduce performance? The question of whether mild dehydration (~2-3% body mass loss) really affects athletic performance is crucial. While several studies...
Brent Ruby4 minWildland firefighters: a special breed of athletes It's 4:30 AM as the laces of the thick soled fire boots are tightened. The only light comes from a headlamp and the inside of the tent is...
Asker Jeukendrup5 minIce slush: effects, benefits and evidenceIce slush, or slurry, is a very low temperature (0-1 °C) drink made with blended ice and liquids. Although popular as ‘slushies’ and...
Alan McCubbin7 minAre electrolytes important for athletes?In this series of blog posts, we’ve discussed what is meant by the ‘electrolytes’, that are promoted in sports nutrition products. We’ve...