Asker Jeukendrup4 min readNutrition and acute recoveryAs discussed in a previous blog, recovery is a broad term that refers to restoration of performance capacity. After a workout you are...
Asker Jeukendrup4 min readLow carb diet v high carb diet and cycling performanceWhat is better for performance: a high fat diet or a high carbohydrate? This is a questions that is discussed over and over. Let me state...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readIs more carbohydrate better during exercise? And how much is too much?Carbohydrate during exercise can improve endurance performance. One important question is “how much carbohydrate do you need?” and “is...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readNot all carbs are equalSince the 1980s it has been known that carbohydrate intake during exercise can improve exercise performance lasting two hours or longer....
Asker Jeukendrup4 min readCarb mixes and benefitsIn a previous blog Not all carbs are equal we saw that some carbohydrates are used more rapidly than others, but no carbohydrates are...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min read3 gels per hour for the marathon?There is no question that carbohydrate is the main fuel for a marathon. There is also no question about the fact that body carbohydrate...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readHigher carbohydrate intake reduces overtraining symptomsRepeated days of hard training typically result in an accumulation of fatigue, making it more and more difficult to complete the...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readWhy protein is important for enduranceProtein intake is associated with big bulging muscles. But what is its importance for endurance athletes? Protein intake is associated...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readSpit or swallow? Carb mouth rinse and performanceIt is well accepted that carbohydrate drinks can enhance performance. But research suggests that actually swallowing your favourite...
Asker Jeukendrup2 min readDo heavy athletes need more?Carbohydrate intake recommendations during exercise are expressed in grams per hour and depend on the duration of the activity. They are...
