Training with a cold
Exercising with a cold depends on the location of symptoms. Symptoms localized above the neck usually get the green light for training with low...
How does our body react to caffeine?
Caffeine is a commonly used ergogenic aid among endurance athletes due to its stimulative effect. It works by dilating blood vessels, increasing blood flow and blood pressure, which in turn increases cardiac output and muscular endurance.
Protein & endurance athletes
Protein acts as a structural component of all cells and muscle tissue as well as of hormones, immune cells and enzymes. This in turn supports muscle contraction and movement, the formation of hemoglobin to transport oxygen through the body.
Carbohydrates & endurance athletes
Carbohydrates (CHO) are, along with protein and fat, one of the three macronutrients found in foods. The body converts CHO into glucose, which is stored in the liver and muscles as...
Fat & endurance athletes
Fat is the secondary substrate, which mainly allows aerobic training at low and medium intensities. The fat stored in the muscle as a fuel source is very limited compared to carbohydrates, and it is not possible to use it as...