Consequences of Low Energy Intake in Athletes
Prolonged low energy availability can harm athletes' health, recovery and performance and may lead to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.
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Christmas Excesses: Effects and Practical Ways to Limit Them
Christmas brings family gatherings, celebrations and meals that can disrupt training habits. This article reviews practical ways to limit the impact.
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Heat Acclimation and Cooling Strategies for Athletes
How heat and humidity affect performance, hydration and gastrointestinal risk, with practical acclimation and internal or external cooling strategies.
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How Much to Eat When Training Indoors
Practical carbohydrate, protein and hydration targets before, during and after indoor training, adjusted for session intensity and duration.
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Optimal Nutrition for Indoor Training
Winter and low temperatures often move training indoors. This article reviews how to adapt hydration and fuelling for indoor sessions.
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Hydration Is Important in Winter Too
Cold weather can make thirst less noticeable, but hydration still matters for performance and recovery during winter training.
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Energy Expenditure and Intake in Professional Cyclists
Cycling is one of the most demanding endurance sports, especially in stage races. This article reviews scientific evidence on energy expenditure an...
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Reducing Travel Fatigue and Jet Lag in Athletes
Practical strategies for athletes to reduce travel fatigue and jet lag, including sleep timing, light exposure, hydration, meal choices and in-flig...
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Maintaining muscle mass during an energy deficit: the importance of protein
Many people enter periods of calorie restriction for health, body composition or performance reasons. This article reviews the role of protein.
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Can Athletes Be Vegan? Breaking Common Myths
A practical review of plant-based diets for athletes, including planning, nutrient absorption, anti-nutrients, energy intake and common performance...
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Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance
What systematic reviews say about menstrual-cycle phases and women’s strength or endurance performance, plus practical monitoring considerations.
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Debunking Common Myths About Creatine Supplementation
The International Society of Sports Nutrition has reviewed frequent questions and misconceptions about creatine. This article summarises key points.
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