So long as the dietary fundamentals are in place, the use of sports supplements such as carbohydrate drinks and gels, protein and caffeine can play an important role in boosting performance and aiding recovery.
In this section, you’ll find the most up-to-date scientific information on when to consider supplementation, and how this should fit into an overall dietary plan.”
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on the benefits of antioxidant supplements for athletes. Is it time to ditch the pills? MORE
in High intensity training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
The use of sodium bicarbonate to boost high-intensity exercise performance continues to tantalise despite its potential drawbacks. Andrew Hamilton looks at more recent research on our old friend and comes up with promising findings... MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Up to 80% of sportsmen and women regularly use dietary supplements to enhance sport performance. While the vast majority of these products are safe and legal, there’s worrying evidence that some are not. Andrew Hamilton investigates and provides guidelines for coaches with athletes in their care MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at the science of lactate supplementation. Can it really enhance performance? MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Can pre-exercise single amino acid supplementation improve athletic performance? Andrew Hamilton looks at the evidence MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Caffeine is not only a legal performance-boosting supplement, some research also suggests that it’s actually more effective than some illegal substances. Andrew Hamilton explains... MORE
in Dietary basics, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on fruit extracts and endurance exercise. Can pomegranate seriously improve your performance? MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Supplements
Many athletes believe that optimal recovery following exercise requires hi-tech nutrition. But can everyday foods do the trick equally well? Andrew Hamilton looks at what some recent science has to say. MORE
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How important is chromium for human health, and can athletes benefit from chromium supplementation? Andrew Hamilton explains why there’s still much mystery surrounding this ultra-trace mineral and what athletes need to know about optimising their intake MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at research suggesting that nitrate supplementation could be more effective over the summer months, rather than in winter MORE
The latest triathlon research and best practice findings, covering improving technique, strength and conditioning, and endurance nutrition
The latest findings from running science with practical advice showing you how you can run further and faster whilst staying in peak health
