Pendant le dernier Tour de France, un mot est passé des laboratoires aux bidons des leaders : le lactate. Présenté comme un nouveau carburant capable de repousser les limites de...

The osmolarity of an energy drink is the parameter that determines whether the stomach allows it to pass quickly or blocks it. The majority of commercial sports drinks are formu...

Hydration during exercise is not limited to quenching thirst. Every endurance session results in mineral losses—sodium, magnesium, zinc, potassium—which accumulate and directly ...

During long endurance efforts, carbohydrate nutrition is the limiting factor that athletes master the least. The Pyrène Blueberry Gel concentrates 53g of carbohydrates per 100g ...

Mountain ultra-trailing is a very demanding challenge, both physically and mentally. To undertake it with confidence and efficiency, methodical, individualized preparation that ...

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...

Ultra-endurance triathlons, such as Double and Triple Iron races, are extreme events where every move counts, and the slightest management error can cost hours, or even the fin...

In endurance athletes, gastrointestinal disorders (GIDs) are extremely common and represent the leading cause of withdrawal from races.  On average, in marathons, betw...

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 can be influenced by various factors, including changes in the gut microbiota, chronic stress, the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),...

This article explores in depth how boredom, far from being a trivial obstacle, constitutes a major mental challenge for athletes seeking to surpass themselves, and how its mana...

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...

Ultra-endurance events require specific strategies regarding hydration and electrolyte intake. Indeed, thermoregulation and the mechanical stresses associated with exertion l...

Exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) is a potentially serious medical complication that can occur in any endurance athlete.  This complication primarily results from...

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...

Ultra-endurance is a world of its own, where athletes constantly push their physical and mental limits. While this discipline attracts with its intensity, it can also become mu...