The Crucial Importance of Hydration on a Home Trainer
Indoor cycling is more than just an "indoor" version of road cycling; it's a unique physiological environment where water management becomes the number one limiting factor. In t...
Digestive problems during exercise and their origins
In endurance athletes, gastrointestinal disorders (GIDs) are extremely common and represent the leading cause of withdrawal from races. On average, in marathons, betw...
Capacity and need for assimilation, adapting one's intake to the intensity of the effort.
In ultra-endurance sports, simply consuming large quantities of carbohydrates isn't enough to maximize performance; athletes must also be able to assimilate them efficiently. C...
Intestinal permeability and nutrient absorption capacity in ultra-endurance sports: the role of prebiotics and probiotics
Intestinal permeability can be influenced by various factors, including changes in the gut microbiota, chronic stress, the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),...
Nutrition in Ultra-Endurance: 6 essentials for performance and recovery.
During ultra-endurance events, sufficient and appropriate nutritional intake is essential to maintain good energy levels and limit the physical and physiological impact of exer...
Nutrition and Hydration in Ultra-Endurance: Analysis of Electrolyte Management and Hydration Over Long Distances
Ultra-endurance events require specific strategies regarding hydration and electrolyte intake. Indeed, thermoregulation and the mechanical stresses associated with exertion l...
Exercise-induced hyponatremia: A silent risk in ultra-endurance sports
Exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) is a potentially serious medical complication that can occur in any endurance athlete. This complication primarily results from...
Nutritional Intake for Ironman: Understanding and Optimizing Your Energy Balance.
Kimber's study focused on assessing energy balance in triathletes by analyzing their caloric expenditure and intake during exercise. Let's examine the significance of the energ...
Glucose and Fructose During Exercise: Finding the Optimal Ratio to Maximize Performance
Carbohydrate utilization during exercise is a key factor in optimizing performance and delaying the onset of fatigue in endurance activities. Ingesting exogenous carbohydrate...