Le Tour de France. Since its’ inauguration in 1903, many people have dreamt of it, but only a handful have achieved the greatest accomplishment in the world of cycling, winning the yellow jersey. Starting off as a publicity stunt for a french newspaper featuring amateur riders, it is now the pinnacle of bike racing andContinue reading “Le Tour de France – A Physiological Analysis”
Category Archives: Physiology
Carbohydrate Supplementation During Endurance Exercise
It is widely accepted that the use of carbohydrate (CHO) supplements during prolonged endurance exercise is a highly beneficial method of maximising performance. Carbohydrates in the form of glucose and glycogen are the main substrates that fuel our skeletal muscles while partaking in exercise, so it is vital that stores don’t run dry. If thisContinue reading “Carbohydrate Supplementation During Endurance Exercise”
Cardiac Remodelling in Cyclists of Different Proficiency Levels
The human heart is a vital organ with astonishing plasticity. The causes for cardiac remodelling can either lie in a pathological condition or exercise training, yet the resulting alterations can to some extent overlap. Most heavily affected from exercise induced remodelling is the left ventricle of the heart, which is the chamber from which theContinue reading “Cardiac Remodelling in Cyclists of Different Proficiency Levels”
Exercise at Altitude: Acclimatisation and Altitude Training
It is a well-accepted idea amongst elite athletes and coaches that spending time at altitude can elicit beneficial training adaptions that enhance endurance performance. However, as soon as I started my research for this article, it became clear that the scientific justification of altitude training is more limited than one would assume. This article isContinue reading “Exercise at Altitude: Acclimatisation and Altitude Training”
Exercise at Altitude: How Does Your Body Respond?
Welcome to the first article of an exciting two-part series exploring how human physiology is altered while at altitude, and how altitude training can be utilised to improve aerobic performance. This article will explain at how the body responds when exercising at altitude and what consequences it could have on performance. What is the challengeContinue reading “Exercise at Altitude: How Does Your Body Respond?”
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