Tokyo 2021 is thought to be the most gender-balanced Olympic Games in history, with 49% of athletes being female. Comparing this to 1984, when just 23% of athletes were female, it is obvious to see that female participation in sport has never been better. 1 Despite this, due to a combination of conflicting evidence andContinue reading “Does Menstrual Cycle Phase Affect Exercise Performance?”
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Carbohydrate mouth rinsing – can you benefit from your carbohydrate drink if you don’t actually swallow it?
What is carbohydrate mouth rinsing? It has been long understood that carbohydrate supplementation during endurance exercise is very useful in maximizing performance, particularly in events lasting over 90 minutes. Most carbohydrate supplements are used in the form of energy drinks, bars or chews. They optimise aerobic capacity by replenishing muscle glycogen stores, allowing glycolysis toContinue reading “Carbohydrate mouth rinsing – can you benefit from your carbohydrate drink if you don’t actually swallow it?”
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