There is no doubt caffeine improves sporting performance in most athletes and disciplines. It is now well documented that the majority of athletes (70-80%) regularly use caffeine. Read More “Caffeine and sporting performance: instructions”
Endurance: beyond the limit
Everyone knows that being able to deal with fatigue and to keep going even when the effort is extreme, at the very limit of what we can do, is a vital trait in endurance events. Read More “Endurance: beyond the limit”
The Giro: its energy cost
Watching a stage of the Giro d’Italia in the Dolomites is quite literally dumbfounding. The riders climb for lengthy stretches up mountains, at an average speed of 40 km/hour. Read More “The Giro: its energy cost”
Measuring body fat mass
Fat mass and lean mass: two key elements in determing an athlet’s physical shape. Read More “Measuring body fat mass”
Lose weight without losing muscle
Most athletes have needed to lose a few pounds at some stage. Read More “Lose weight without losing muscle”