Well-trained masters rowers (30-48 years) who ingested beetroot juice 3 hours before a 2,000 meter time trial averaged 4 seconds faster compared to placebo. #OpenAccess tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

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The optimal formulation for hydration beverages before, during and after exercise remains unclear. Do we need more options, based to the demands of climate as well as each sport? #OpenAccess mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/1…

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This systematic review and meta-analysis oo the effect of caffeine on time trial performance in cyclists suggests 4-6 mg caffeine/kg body wt. can significantly improve cycling time. #OpenAccess ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Pre-exercise carbs can enhance endurance as well as resistance exercise - especially if the weight-workout is >45 minutes and the athlete hasn't eaten for 8 hours (as often happens with morning workouts). #OpenAccess pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35809162/

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How should athletes prepare to face the heat of a warming world? This article offers good info on heat acclimation, hydration and cooling techniques. #Openaccess sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Here's another study showing no benefit of collagen peptide supplements (2 x 15 g daily) on myofibrillar or muscle connective protein synthesis rates during one week of intense resistance exercise training in young, recreational athletes. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39086044/

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Does Bioelectrical Impedance accurately assess % body fat of firefighters? Compared to DXA, this study with 3 BIA devices reports error range of 4-5.5% with overestimation at lower values and underestimation at higher values. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39072665/

Football (soccer) players: When exercising in 40°C heat, drink chilled fluids and place an iced towel across your neck and shoulders during planned cooling breaks. #FIFA #CoolingBreakHeatPolicy pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39029949/

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Telling an athlete that a nutrition-related ergogenic aids (caffeine, menthol, etc.) will help (placebo) or hurt (nocebo) performance can have a significant impact! #OpenAccess ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

This military study looks at the best sleep schedules and caffeine doses to maximize alertness at desired times. These strategies might be helpful for athletes, especially when traveling through time zones. #OpenAccess academic.oup.com/sleep/advance-…

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Magnesium supplements (taken in capsules 2 h pre-exercise) have been shown to reduce muscle soreness, improve recovery and protective against muscle damage. Athletes may require 10-20% more Mg than sedentary people. #OpenAccess pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38970118/

Ten days of endurance training in the heat can improve thermoregulation but also contribute to gastr-intestinal damage. It's better to "training the gut" in warm and cool temps; heat takes it toll. #OpenAccess pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36615873/

This study suggests one week of high-dose beta-alanine improved uphill time-trial performance in World Tour cyclists. It may also enhance recovery for cyclists who train hard day after day. #OpenAccess journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…