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 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
in Dietary basics, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
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
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Is the combination of caffeine and nitrate supplementation more effective than either alone? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the research has to say. MORE
in Recovery nutrition, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton presents recent research suggesting that lemon verbena can help accelerate recovery in athletes MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Other, Supplements
If you’re striving for a new PB in 2019, staying well this winter could be your biggest training asset. Andrew Hamilton looks at what the recent research says about nutrition and your immunity... MORE
in Supplements
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on the performance benefits of pre-exercise amino-acid supplementation 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
