You might think of beets as being a bright red veggie that goes in salads but beets are becoming better known for the juice that comes from them. This article looks at the claims that drinking beetroot juice enhances exercise performance based on current research.
B vitamins are involved in energy production. Does that mean you need more B vitamins if you work out? Find out what research shows about this issue and which B vitamins are most important for athletes.
You know vitamin D is essential for good health – but can it improve your exercise performance too? Find out what a new study shows about the “sunshine vitamin,” exercise and exercise recovery.
Your body needs large amounts of energy to fuel muscle contractions. Where does that energy come from? This article discusses the sources your body uses to fuel exercise at different intensities and durations and why it’s important to refuel after a workout.
Women, on average, have a lower aerobic capacity than men. That’s why women typically don’t perform quite as well as men in endurance sports. There are a number of reasons for this. Now, a new study shows women have to work harder to breathe during exercise relative to men and this may impact exercise performance. Find out more.
Garlic – could there be a more potent way to add flavor to food? What are just as compelling are the health benefits of garlic. Read on and discover why adding more garlic to your diet can pay off with better health.
Can you adopt a very low carbohydrate diet to lose weight and still work out at a high intensity? This article looks at the role carbohydrates play in fueling exercise and why diets that are very low in carbs are detrimental to performance.
Drinking enough fluid during exercise is important for safety reasons, especially if you’re exercising in a hot environment. But what about exercise performance? Find out about the effects even mild dehydration has on endurance and resistance training performance.
Need to get motivated or take your workout to a higher level? Find out how to use the power of thought and visualization to enjoy exercise more, feel more motivated, break through strength plateaus and improve your exercise performance.
Iron is a critical part of the hemoglobin molecule that carries oxygen to tissues during exercise. A group of researchers recently looked at the role iron plays in exercise performance in women. Can iron supplements help women athletes perform better? Find out what research shows.
Exercise may feel uncomfortable, especially when you’re really challenging yourself. Are there ways to reduce the perception of how hard exercise feels so you feel more comfortable or can perform a little longer or harder? Discover four ways to make exercise feel easier that are supported by research.
Consuming caffeine before a workout could work in your favor if you do endurance exercise like running or cycling – but what about high-intensity exercise like interval training? Will caffeine help you here too? Find out what research shows about high-intensity exercise performance and caffeine.
