Energy is metabolised from three macronutrients namely, carbohydrates, fats, and protein. During exercise, the macronutrients provide energy simultaneously via the aerobic (carbohydrates and fat) and anaerobic (carbohydrates only) systems. However, the degree to which fats and carbohydrates are metabolised for energy is dependent on the intensity and duration of the training session. Fat is the […]
QUICK LINKS BEFORE THE EVENT DURING THE EVENT AFTER THE EVENT BEFORE THE EVENT Glycogen storage (1 – 4 days before the event) Glycogen storage facilitates the storage of carbohydrates in muscles to provide energy for longer durations. However, carbohydrate loading is likely to increase body weight due to water retention. Carbohydrate loading requires a […]
Exercise and training are important to improve general health and athletic performance. Professional athletes understand that they must be fit for purpose, therefore they have to engage in specific and deliberate training during preparation for competition. Changes occur in the human body in response to specific training strategies, allowing athletes to become bigger, faster stronger, […]
Exercise and training are important to improve general health and athletic performance. Professional athletes understand that they have to be fit for purpose, therefore they have to engage in specific and deliberate training during preparation for competition. Changes occur in the human body in response to specific training strategies, allowing athletes to become bigger, faster […]
The Basics: High-Intensity training goals and fuel utlilization Energy is metabolised from the three macronutrients namely, carbohydrates, fats and protein. As explained in part 1 (click here) these macronutrients provide energy simultaneously via the aerobic and anaerobic system. However, the degree to which fats and carbohydrates are metabolised for energy is dependent on the intensity […]
Exercise and training are important to improve general health and athletic performance. Professional athletes understand that they must be fit for purpose, therefore they have to engage in specific and deliberate training during preparation for competition. Changes occur in the human body in response to specific training stimuli, allowing athletes to improve and to become […]
For decades a fear of dehydration has been incorrectly perpetuated especially amongst endurance athletes. Recommendations such as “100% fluid replacement” and “drink the maximum amount that can be tolerated” is still believed. Get the facts here…
The Basics: Endurance training goals & fuel utilization Energy is metabolised from the three macronutrients namely, carbohydrates, fats and protein. As explained in part 1 (click here) these macronutrients provide energy simultaneously via the aerobic and anaerobic system. However, the degree to which fats and carbohydrates are metabolised for energy is dependent on the intensity […]
Exercise and training are important to improve general health and athletic performance. Professional athletes understand that they have to be fit for purpose, therefore they have to engage in specific and deliberate training during preparation for competition.
Physical exercise (training) leads to several physiological consequences that makes you fitter, faster, stronger and/or improve your skill level. A sound recovery nutrition protocol will ensure you can optimize training adaptations and perform at 100 % of your body’s potential in the next training bout or in preparation for a competition. Therefore, optimal nutritional recovery […]
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