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    Making weight in sport
    Carl Langan-Evens
    • 4 min

    Making weight in sport

    Making weight is a global term for the targeted reduction of body mass, which is purported to enhance performance in aesthetic,...
    2,227 views
    How to fuel for a marathon
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 13 min

    How to fuel for a marathon

    Marathon runners are starting to pay more and more attention to their nutrition. No one ever questions the importance of training, yet...
    11,546 views
    How can you treat or prevent cramps?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    How can you treat or prevent cramps?

    Muscle cramps during exercise can drastically affect performance and are a common problem amongst endurance athletes. These cramps are...
    4,122 views
    Fluid balance and intake in professional soccer players
    Ian Rollo
    • 4 min

    Fluid balance and intake in professional soccer players

    A new article was published (1) with insights about sweat losses, and intake patterns of FC Barcelona players during different training...
    4,019 views
    UEFA expert group statement on nutrition
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    UEFA expert group statement on nutrition

    The UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football (1) has now been published. After many months of hard work, a sizeable...
    8,362 views
    Is coconut water as "natural" as suggested?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Is coconut water as "natural" as suggested?

    Is coconut water as "natural" and effective as suggested?
    4,641 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
    How much do you sweat?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    How much do you sweat?

    Dehydration, if severe enough, can slow you down. Drinking can prevent this, but if you need to drink and how much depends on your sweat rat
    12,273 views
    Tattoos may alter the ability to sweat
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 2 min

    Tattoos may alter the ability to sweat

    Thinking of getting a tattoo? A new study shows that tattoos can reduce the ability to sweat by 53%.
    4,276 views
    Hydrating properties of various drinks
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Hydrating properties of various drinks

    Water and sports drink are thought of as drinks with great hydration properties whereas caffeine containing beverages such as tea, coffee a
    19,179 views
    Does coffee dehydrate?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Does coffee dehydrate?

    We often read that coffee or caffeine dehydrates you. All coffee? all caffeine? and what amounts? Or is it all a myth?
    8,184 views
    Prevention of gastro-intestinal problems in athletes
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Prevention of gastro-intestinal problems in athletes

    7 steps towards preventing gastro-intestinal problems during exercise.
    6,526 views
    Rapid recovery versus long term adaptation
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Rapid recovery versus long term adaptation

    The question “What is recovery?” seems too obvious to answer. Surely everyone understands what we mean by recovery?
    5,403 views
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