In a previous blog-post we defined what energy availability is and what typically is considered to be ‘low energy availability’ (LEA)....

Muscle cramps during exercise can drastically affect performance and are a common problem amongst endurance athletes. These cramps are common during or after exercise and can range from a minor cramp in a small muscle that passes quickly on its own, to a very painful cramp in a large muscle that remains causing pain for hours. The causes of cramps are not fully understood, but there are a few of causes that have been identified (see ‘ What causes muscle cramps in exercise?’ )

The intestine is responsible for absorption of nutrients but also to keep large molecules and germs out of our bodies. It has been...

What are the ‘relative energy deficiency in sport’ (RED-S), the ‘athlete triad’ and low energy availability? Definition of concepts and...

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

An interesting review (1) was published recently re-igniting the discussion whether women will ever outperform men in ultra-endurance events. Males tend to outperform females in a number of sports. For example in the marathon the difference is around 10%. However, this difference is much smaller in ultra-endurance sports, such as in ultra-marathon (with a difference of 4%), or in extreme ultra endurance events where the difference is negligible. It appears that the longer the

It is now well accepted that gut complaints during and after exercise are a common issues amongst athletes (Read more here). The primary...

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...

Sleep is essential for recovery of the brain and body, yet many athletes have problems falling asleep or may wake up during the night, then wake up in the morning not well rested. A new critical review was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine this week, in which a number of experts evaluate the evidence on sleep for athletes. Here is an interview with 2 of those authors: Dr Shona Halson and Prof Neil Walsh. Sleep is always linked to recovery, but exactly does i

This week a unique paper was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Professor Andrew Jones and his team (1) reported on the...

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...

Breakfast or the last meal before competition is important and can have a significant impact on performance.

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.

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

Podcast with Belinda talking all things sports nutrition.

How do different methods used to measure body composition compare?

What is the glycemic index? how can it be used? what are the limitations?

What is iron deficiency? How common is it? whom is at risk and how can you measure it?

Louise Burke leaves the AIS and an incredible legacy

Mysportscience has a new look