The relationship between micronutrients and athletic performance has received increasing attention in the scientific literature. Vitamins and minerals play essential roles in regulating metabolic processes, physiological balance, and maintaining health—factors directly related to athletic performance....
In sports, every detail counts. Beyond training and recovery, the environment can also directly influence performance. Training and competitions in intensely hot locations not only challenge the body, but can also be strategically used to...
Carb loading is one of the best-known nutritional strategies among endurance athletes and consists of increasing carbohydrate intake in the days leading up to a competition in order to maximize glycogen stores in the muscle....
Replenishing sodium during exercise is something many people already know, but what few people know is that, in the case of women, this replenishment can (and should!) also take into account the phases of the...
Consuming carbohydrates (CHO) during prolonged exercise is a well-established practice for maintaining performance, preserving glycogen stores, and delaying fatigue. However, the way these carbohydrates are consumed —whether in gels, drinks, or diluted with water—can influence...
Finishing a race is a moment of achievement and, often, of overcoming challenges. But what happens in the hours and days that follow is just as important as the performance during the challenge itself. The...
