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Sweat loss during exercise - The importance of sodium
Sweat loss during exercise - The importance of sodium
During the summer months, the name of the mineral sodium plays a more essential role than ever in the nutrition plan of athletes. Scientific studies show that sodium not only... Read more...
Good hydration equals better performance!
Good hydration equals better performance!
Ambient temperature is one of the most important factors that stimulates fluid loss during physical exercise. This is also the reason why sweat production can increase dramatically in warm weather.... Read more...
UGent - Sports nutrition for Hyrox: a complete guide to performance, energy, and recovery
UGent - Sports nutrition for Hyrox: a complete guide to performance, energy, and recovery
What is Hyrox and why is sports nutrition crucial? Hyrox is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. The number of participants increased from approximately 175,000 in 2023–2024 to... Read more...
How creatine improves sports performance: A scientific look at the white powder
How creatine improves sports performance: A scientific look at the white powder
Creatine is one of the most popular supplements among athletes, and for good reason. This is because this endogenous substance, which is mainly stored in the muscles, can improve athletes'... Read more...
UGent - Sports nutrition for young athletes: to what extent is it useful and safe?
UGent - Sports nutrition for young athletes: to what extent is it useful and safe?
Young athletes are in a crucial stage of development, where intensive training is combined with a body that is still growing. This requires a well considered nutritional approach: in addition... Read more...
UGent - How caffeine improves sports performance: A scientific look at this uplifting substance
UGent - How caffeine improves sports performance: A scientific look at this uplifting substance
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UGent - Hydration plan for marathon runners: Is it okay to cross the finish line dehydrated?
UGent - Hydration plan for marathon runners: Is it okay to cross the finish line dehydrated?
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Recovery and nutrition during the Tour De France
Recovery and nutrition during the Tour De France
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UGent - The science behind carbohydrates and endurance performance
UGent - The science behind carbohydrates and endurance performance
How do carbohydrates help you perform longer and better? Discover the science behind energy usage in endurance sports and avoid hitting the wall. Read more...
Sports nutrition, also for people with diabetes?
Sports nutrition, also for people with diabetes?
The more active you are, the more carbohydrates your body needs as an energy source. If you exercise or move more intensively, your body needs to take in more energy... Read more...
UGent - Optimise your trainings during the winter months with the right nutrition
UGent - Optimise your trainings during the winter months with the right nutrition
If you are reading this blog, you are probably trying to make progress in your beloved sport. The winter period is ideal to prepare for competition(s) later in the year... Read more...
6 crucial nutrition tips to avoid injuries
6 crucial nutrition tips to avoid injuries
Have you had an injury too? Then you know that injuries can have a significant impact on your training routine and overall performance. Especially in the run-up to a peak... Read more...
Tips and tricks from Marathon Woman
Tips and tricks from Marathon Woman
Does the name Hilde Dosogne (53) sound familiar? Chances are, because as Marathon Woman, she has been venturing into a world record attempt since 1 January, with the support of... Read more...
How do you choose the ideal isotonic sports drink?
How do you choose the ideal isotonic sports drink?
Sufficient training is important for success, but a proper intake of carbohydrates and fluids while cycling is just as important to achieve top performance. Indeed, low carbohydrate intake and dehydration... Read more...
Carbohydrate intake guidelines for prolonged exercise
Carbohydrate intake guidelines for prolonged exercise
The current trend in the endurance sports world is to take in as many carbohydrates as possible with the aim of avoiding the man with the hammer and thus maximising... Read more...
5 tips for optimal recovery
5 tips for optimal recovery
Your training schedule will undoubtedly include some tough endurance training during the coming winter months. Paying enough attention to proper recovery after each workout is crucial to make progress and... Read more...
Sports nutrition for endurance athletes: The importance of carbohydrates
Sports nutrition for endurance athletes: The importance of carbohydrates
As an endurance athlete, you know better than anyone how important it is to fuel your body properly. To perform at a high level, it is essential to have enough... Read more...
To the finish line without acidification with beta-alanine
To the finish line without acidification with beta-alanine
Sore muscles is something every athlete has to deal with from time to time. It often causes a lot of frustration because no matter how much you want to keep... Read more...
How to avoid gastrointestinal complaints during exercise?
How to avoid gastrointestinal complaints during exercise?
Do you often suffer from gastrointestinal complaints before or during exercise? In the blog post below, sports doctor Dr. Chris Goossens elaborates on the different causes of gastrointestinal complaints in... Read more...
What is the role of HMB in injury?
What is the role of HMB in injury?
Often, taking a rest period is the first advice given to an athlete in case of injury. During this period, it is crucial to ensure that muscle breakdown is kept... Read more...
The 10 commandments in injury prevention
The 10 commandments in injury prevention
From Aerobics, aqua gym to indoor football or swimming... there are some common ground rules in injury prevention for the whole alphabet of sports. Of course, there are additional specific... Read more...
Hydration while sporting: 5 tips
Hydration while sporting: 5 tips
Did you know : When you lose 2% of your body weight through sweat, there is already a 10-20% drop in your performance level. As soon as a slight form... Read more...
Carbo-loading for endurance athletes
Carbo-loading for endurance athletes
Carbo-loading is an effective method used by many top endurance athletes to show up at the starting line full of energy on race day. If you're wondering what carbo-loading actually... Read more...
How much carbohydrates should I take during exercise?
How much carbohydrates should I take during exercise?
With a full fuel tank, you can handle an exertion of about 90 minutes. During prolonged exertion, carbohydrate supplementation is necessary to provide muscles with sufficient carbohydrates and to avoid... Read more...
Give your immune system a boost
Give your immune system a boost
Winter has been in the country for a while and we have already had a few cold days. Time to give our immune system a boost. During winter, our resistance... Read more...
3 tips for perfect winter preparation!
3 tips for perfect winter preparation!
On 19 August 2021, Marieke Blomme managed to become the first woman ever to swim down the Belgian coastline (67km). She did so in 18 hours and 45 minutes. That... Read more...
What is the impact of 'sports' nutrition and supplements on injuries in athletes?
What is the impact of 'sports' nutrition and supplements on injuries in athletes?
Do you have an injury? Are you in an important period of competition and absolutely want to avoid injury? Then be sure to check out the blog below in which... Read more...
How can I best prepare for the 20km through Brussels?
How can I best prepare for the 20km through Brussels?
Next Sunday, the 20 km through Brussels is scheduled. If the weather forecast is to be believed, the race will again take place under the same conditions as the Ten... Read more...