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What is low energy availability in athletes?
What are the ‘relative energy deficiency in sport’ (RED-S), the ‘athlete triad’ and low energy availability? Definition of concepts and...
Jose Areta
4 min read
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.
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read
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...
Ollie Odell
5 min read
Preventing and managing gut issues
It is now well accepted that gut complaints during and after exercise are a common issues amongst athletes (Read more here). The primary...
Ricardo Costa
5 min read
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...
Ollie Odell
3 min read
Improving sleep for recovery
Sleep is essential for recovery of the brain and body, yet many athletes have problems falling asleep or may wake up during the night,...
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read
What it takes to run a sub 2 marathon
This week a unique paper was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Professor Andrew Jones and his team (1) reported on the...
Asker Jeukendrup
3 min read
Do slow carbs live up to the hype?
Slow carbs are in fashion. There are slow carb diets, slow carb sports nutrition products, and just slow carbs. But do they live up to...
Asker Jeukendrup
6 min read
Race day breakfast considerations
Breakfast or the last meal before competition is important and can have a significant impact on performance.
Caroline Tarnowski
5 min read
WE Nutrition Conference will return!
The second WE conference is on its way. 5 and 6 December! Sports nutrition updates from the best! Reserve your place as places are limited.
Asker Jeukendrup
3 min read
Nutrition for Jumbo Visma in the Tour
10 reasons why I think the nutrition strategy at JumboVisma is unique and successful.
Asker Jeukendrup
6 min read
Podcast with Belinda Granger
Podcast with Belinda talking all things sports nutrition.
Asker Jeukendrup
1 min read
Body composition methods compared
How do different methods used to measure body composition compare?
Caroline Tarnowski
5 min read
Glycemic index useful or useless?
What is the glycemic index? how can it be used? what are the limitations?
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read
Are my iron levels affecting my performance?
What is iron deficiency? How common is it? whom is at risk and how can you measure it?
Caroline Tarnowski
5 min read
Australian sport loses the last of their crown jewels
Louise Burke leaves the AIS and an incredible legacy
Asker Jeukendrup
2 min read
New web site live!
Mysportscience has a new look
Asker Jeukendrup
2 min read
A sports nutrition conference for everyone around the world
WorldwideE online Sports Nutrition Conference 13 and 14 June 2020
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read
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...
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read
Is game changers game changing or is it sensationalism?
An analysis of the movie game changers. It it real science?
Asker Jeukendrup
20 min read
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