Background “Exercise‐induced gastrointestinal syndrome” refers to disturbances of
gastrointestinal integrity and function that are common features of strenuous exercise. Aim …

Gastrointestinal problems are common, especially in endurance athletes, and often impair
performance or subsequent recovery. Generally, studies suggest that 30–50% of athletes …

There have been significant changes in the understanding of the role of carbohydrates
during endurance exercise in recent years, which allows for more specific and more …

Endurance sports are increasing in popularity and athletes at all levels are looking for ways
to optimize their performance by training and nutrition. For endurance exercise lasting 30 …

The importance of carbohydrate as a fuel source for exercise and athletic performance is
well established. Equally well developed are dietary carbohydrate intake guidelines for …

Since the introduction of the muscle biopsy technique in the late 1960s, our understanding
of the regulation of muscle glycogen storage and metabolism has advanced considerably …

Despite over 50 years of research, the field of sports nutrition continues to grow at a rapid
rate. Whilst the traditional research focus was one that centred on strategies to maximise …

Athletes make food choices on a daily basis that can affect both health and performance. A
well planned nutrition strategy that includes the careful timing and selection of appropriate …

Carbohydrate and fat are the two primary fuel sources oxidized by skeletal muscle tissue
during prolonged (endurance-type) exercise. The relative contribution of these fuel sources …

Strenuous exercise increases gastrointestinal damage, but the dose–response relationship
is yet to be elucidated. It is also commonly believed that running causes greater …