Carbohydrate and fat are the main substrates utilized during prolonged endurance-type
exercise. The relative contribution of each is determined primarily by the intensity and …

In the past decades, researchers have extensively studied (elite) athletes' physiological
responses to understand how to maximize their endurance performance. In endurance …

The human body requires energy to function. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the cellular
currency for energy-requiring processes including mechanical work (ie, exercise). ATP used …

The importance of post-exercise recovery nutrition has been well described in recent years,
leading to its incorporation as an integral part of training regimes in both athletes and active …

Functional beverages represent a palatable and efficient way to hydrate and reintegrate
electrolytes, carbohydrates, and other nutrients employed and/or lost during physical …

Carbohydrate availability in the form of muscle and liver glycogen is an important
determinant of performance during prolonged bouts of moderate-to high-intensity exercise …

This study investigated the energy intake and expenditure of professional adolescent
academy-level soccer players during a competitive week. Over a seven day period that …

I would like to thank Simon, my husband, for his patience during the writing of this book, and
for putting up with my many hours of working at the computer. I am so very grateful to Chloe …

The Bath Breakfast Project is a series of randomised controlled trials exploring the effects of
extended morning fasting on energy balance and health. These trials were categorically not …

Carbohydrate availability is important to maximize endurance performance during
prolonged bouts of moderate‐to high‐intensity exercise as well as for acute post‐exercise …