Sports nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses those nutrients, and the relationship between diet, health, and sports performance.
As the world of sports nutrition is very complex, our aim is to simplify that science so that coaches, athletes, and everybody else can understand how to nutrition in order to improve sports performance.
How Much Protein Do Athletes Really Need? Recommendations for both endurance and power athletes. Contents Determining Protein Requirements Protein Requirements for Athletes Energy Restriction Protein Timing Main Takeaways About the Author References Comments Determining Protein ... Read more
Delve into the science, validity, reliability and practical recommendations for using skinfold calipers to measure body fat.
The majority of combat sport athletes will go through a period of short-term weight loss prior to a fight. Why do they endure weight cutting, and can it be done safely?
Caffeine is one of the most popular ergogenic aids in the world, but it has the potential to reduce sleep quality and recovery time, resulting in lower physical and cognitive function. So how do athletes strike the best balance?
We still need to learn more about how to use vitamin D to improve sports performance but it does seem clear that obtaining sufficient vitamin D can only help improve an athlete’s bone structure, immune system, and potentially muscle health.
There are many risks involved with losing weight ahead of athletic performance, but a leading performance nutritionist says there are ways to do it safely. Here, he shares his weight cutting tips.
Energy availability in athletes is a growing area of focus for sports nutritionists. But how important is the concept of inadequate energy intake for both health and performance?
Can consuming a vegetarian or vegan diet harm athletes, or can they get what they need from plant based proteins?
The use of cannabidiol in sporting circles is only likely to increase. It is an exciting area but it does require more studies to be conducted, and given the risks and red flags associated with CBD products for professional athletes, it is a product many experts suggest staying away from.
Caffeine for sports performance – is it worth the hype? It seems almost all athletes may potentially benefit from caffeine supplementation, with aerobic sports benefiting most.
The majority of combat sport athletes will go through a period of short-term weight loss prior to a fight. Why do they endure weight cutting, and can it be done safely?
Beyond the well-documented health benefits of Omega-3s, they also play an important role in muscle strength, endurance, recovery, and injury prevention for athletes.
Should athletes be more aware of the impact of alcohol on performance? We delve into what the science says in terms of its effect on performance, recovery and nutrition.
Having a basic understanding of how carbs are used during exercise can take your training and performance to the next level, and carbohydrate loading is a piece of the puzzle
From powder-based proteins and creatine, to gel- and gummy-based caffeine and carbohydrates, performance supplements are sold to professional athletes and weekend warriors alike. But what exactly are the advantages and risks?
The ketogenic diet consists of a high fat, adequate protein, and low carbohydrate intake but limited research has been conducted on the impact of this diet in team sport athletes.
When it comes to nutrition, it’s easy to assume all the top pros have everything down to a tee, right? In episode 66 of the Science for Sport Podcast, Dr Tom Little reveals that’s not always the case.
Are Sports Drinks Good for Athletes? A review of the science Contents of Blog Post Introduction The Benefits of Sports Drinks Side Effects Conclusion About the Author References Comments Introduction Over the past … Read more
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