The "Female Athlete Triad" emerged in the 1990s when researchers began to better understand the etiological adaptation of female athletes' health to sports training. The triad addressed three aspects: eating disorders, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. However,...
Off-Season: How to Make the Most of This Period for Weight Loss and Nutritional Planning Work parties, get-togethers with friends, Christmas celebrations, New Year's Eve, and vacations... The end of the year is synonymous with...
Hydration and electrolyte replacement are fundamental for sports practice, especially in intense and prolonged activities. Recent studies indicate that even mild dehydration (2-3% of body weight) can significantly compromise athletic performance. Consuming only water during...
In my last post I talked about caffeine and its benefits for performance, and now let's talk about its "opposite": sleep! Sleep is one of the fundamental pillars of health and athletic performance, especially for...
Whether it's running marathons, swimming, cycling, or any other endurance sport, optimal performance requires more than just training and discipline. One fundamental pillar that is often neglected is nutrition! And through it, ensuring adequate nutrient...
In today's post I'm going to explain a type of "load" (or training load) that is often neglected by athletes: hydration. But Gabi, why is hydration important? Let's go: Dehydration can negatively affect physical and...
