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Carbohydrate Intake: 120g versus 90g
Recent discussions highlight increased carbohydrate intake among elite athletes, with studies suggesting up to 120 grams per hour may enhance performance - a closer look.
Ventilation And Durability
Discussing 'threshold durability'—vital for ultra-endurance athletes—and recent research that suggests ventilation might offer a real-time intensity monitoring solution during long training sessions.
The Impact of Social Media Use on Endurance Performance
Discover how using social media on smartphones before swim training affects performance, with a study comparing its impact to watching educational videos.
Ketones - An introduction
A review of current research on the potential of exogenous ketones for improving sports performance
Fatigability and Recovery Differences Between the Sexes
Does gender influence recovery and fatigability after high-intensity endurance exercise?
Training Adaptation and Heart Rate Variability in Elite Endurance Athletes
How does HRV respond to different training loads and what does it tell us about readiness to train and adapt to workouts?
The Evolution of World-Class Endurance Training
Trends in world-class endurance training as identified by top sport scientists
How to resist slowing down or stopping during endurance activity
Managing discomfort and improving performance through self talk
Five takeaways from the World trail Champs
5 takeaways from the 2024 Trail and Mountain Running World Championships
An Overview of Training Models for Cyclists
What does current research say about the effectiveness of different periodisation models in training road cyclists?
Heat Adaptation for Female Athletes
Differences in heat adaptation for female vs male athletes and strategies for enhancing performance in hot conditions
Can Strength Training and Foam Rolling Reduce Running Injuries?
How does a combined strength training and foam rolling program impact injury rates in recreational runners?
Comparing test procedures and devices for Runners
How does participating in various sports science studies at Loughborough University reveal insights into the reliability of fitness testing methods?
Using Lactate Levels to Guide Interval Training
How might live blood lactate measurement revolutionise distance running training?
Strategies to Prepare for the Heat
How to prepare for and mitigate the impact of racing in extreme heat
Priming - Why a hard warm up is important
What is 'priming' in exercise, and how does it affect performance?
Illness Risk Factors of Athletes Preparing for the Summer Olympics
What factors significantly impact illness and training incapacity in Olympic athletes preparing for competition?
Injury rates in Short Course Triathlon
What are the most common injuries and illnesses among short course triathletes, and how can these be mitigated?
Heat Acclimation and Acclimatisation And Maximal Aerobic Performance in Thermoneutral and Hot Environments
How do heat acclimation & acclimatisation affect aerobic performance in both hot and thermoneutral environments?