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How endurance athletes can beat 'flavour fatigue'

What can you do when you get fed up of the taste of the same fueling product during an endurance race? We explain how you can overcome flavour fatigue...

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Are runners worse at fueling than cyclists and triathletes?

Mario Fraioli, Andy Blow and Emily Arrell compare and discuss the fueling habits of runners, cyclists and triathletes...

11 MINUTE READ
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Do endurance athletes need to use iron supplements?

Iron is an important micronutrient and well-worth prioritising, especially if you're an endurance athlete...

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Do endurance athletes need to supplement with creatine?

Registered Dietitian Lexi Kelson explains how creatine supplementation works and how endurance athletes can use it...

9 MINUTE READ
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IRONMAN® vs IRONMAN® 70.3®: Comparing race nutrition strategies

PF&H Sports Scientist Emily Arrell compares the race nutrition strategies of IRONMAN® and IM 70.3® athletes to see how a change in distance impacts fueling approaches...

6 MINUTE READ
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How much carb do you need to optimise recovery after exercise?

Registered Dietitian Lexi Kelson shares recommendations and a protocol for carbohydrate intake to optimise your recovery after exercise...

10 MINUTE READ
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Should you be using sodium bicarb for training and racing?

We dive into the scientific literature to explore whether you should be using sodium bicarbonate as part of your fueling strategy for training and racing...

10 MINUTE READ
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Ketones: A game-changer for endurance athletes?

There's been a growing trend of endurance athletes using ketone drinks to aid performance and recovery. Dr Brianna Stubbs examines the research to see if ketones live up to the hype...

10 MINUTE READ
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Can you overdose on caffeine?

Whilst caffeine can be a performance enhancer for most people, there can be negative side effects of consuming too much...

7 MINUTE READ
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Are carbohydrates more important than protein for recovery?

Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explains how to use carbohydrates as part of an effective recovery strategy after exercise...

12 MINUTE READ
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How a pro athlete uses carbs to optimise recovery

Pro triathlete Dougal Allan explains how he optimises his post-exercise recovery by focusing on carbohydrates...

7 MINUTE READ
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How to use caffeine BEFORE exercise

Sports Scientist Maddy Warmer explains how to use caffeine during the days and hours leading into big training sessions and races...

8 MINUTE READ
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