Asker Jeukendrup
@Jeukendrup
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Professor of exercise metabolism, performance consultant in elite sport, entrepreneur, keen endurance athlete multiple Ironman finisher (incl 6x Kona).
Birmingham, England
Joined April 2009
Creatine supplementation and healthy ageing: This blog outlines the potential role of creatine for combating age-related changes in skeletal muscle and bone health, as well as cognitive function and memory.
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A hot tub for bigger muscles? Hot-water immersion following exercise will increase muscle temperature and blood flow, but what does this mean for muscle growth? Read the blog to find out:
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The myth of switching to fat metabolism. Countless times I have heard commentators say “And then you switch to fat metabolism”. But how does fuel use actually work? Is there really a switch to fat metabolism?
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Going one step further with altitude training and heat training. In this blog, Dr Raphael Faiss discusses current methods for altitude training, as well as heat training, and outlines the potential to promote physiological adaptations. Read now:
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How does the body use the food we eat to supply energy? This blog describes the basic science of our energy systems:
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What is better: frequent sips or larger amount of drinking during running?
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Does caffeine increase fat burning during exercise? This study suggests caffeine can increase fat oxidation, but only during low to moderate intensities. So what does this mean for weight loss? Read the blog to find out more
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Carbohydrates and caffeine are often consumed to improve endurance performance. Can caffeine increase the absorption of carbohydrates during exercise? If so, what does this mean for performance? Read the blog for more:
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UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football/soccer. This blog highlights the key recommendations around sports nutrition in football:
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There is ongoing debate whether dehydration impairs athletic performance. This blogs outlines important considerations for measuring the effect of dehydration, with consideration for possible sex differences in hydration recommendations. Click here:
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Do ketone supplements improve athletic performance? Ketone supplements are claimed to enhance endurance exercise performance. but not all studies indicate a beneficial effect
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What causes gut issues in athletes? This blog discusses risk factors for gut issues, from different sports to environmental conditions. Read the blog to find out more:
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What is the difference between blood glucose concentration and blood glucose flux? Read the blog to find out.
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Will women outperform men in ultra-endurance events? And, if so, why? Read the blog for more:
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RT @edicionestutor: ➡️Nutrición deportiva nueva edición📘 @Jeukendrup & Gleeson✔️La guía más completa sobre nutrición aplicada al deporte,….
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Fluid balance and intake in professional soccer players. What are the typical values?
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Energy bars, drinks, or gels for endurance performance? There are many sports nutrition products that provide fuel during exercise, is one better than the other? Read the blog to find out:
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Essential tips for using CGM (continuous glucose monitoring): Exercise influences the glucose response to a meal, making a difficult to determine the impact of dietary components on the glucose response measured via CGM. read the blog for more!
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Do I need to take protein with my carbohydrate during exercise? We are all aware of drinks and the gels that are commercially available as carbohydrate sources. But should we be thinking of protein as well? Read the blog for more:
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