Posted in Heart Health for Athletes
Carb loading vs. fat burning: What works best?
Posted by Kara Gilbert
on 10 September 2024
Endurance athletes, from marathon runners to triathletes, face the crucial decision of how to fuel their bodies for optimal performance.
Carbohydrate loading has long been a favoured strategy among endurance athletes to enhance performance by maximising glycogen stores before a race or competition. However, despite its popularity, the practice has sparked significant controversy in recent years. Fat burning, or fat-adaptation, is a strategy gaining traction among endurance athletes. By train...
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The shocking truth: Are pro cyclists hiding dangerous heart rhythms?
Posted by Kara Gilbert
on 30 August 2024
In the world of competitive cycling, athletes push their bodies to the limits, often sacrificing personal health for the sake of victory.
It is not uncommon for the intense pressure to perform, fear of disqualification and the stigma associated with medical conditions to drive athletes to hide their symptoms. The concealment of heart arrhythmias, where the heart beats irregularly, either too fast or slow, is rumoured to occur in professional cycling pelotons where athletes might fear the rep...
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How to avoid costly anti-doping mistakes: Essential tips for athletes
Posted by Kara Gilbert
on 27 August 2024
Steps athletes can take to prevent an unintentional breach of anti-doping policy
HH4A Resource: Infographic
Whether you are an elite or competitive age-group athlete, it is important for you and your teams to be familiar with sport integrity matters. This free resource provides a useful tool for raising awareness of anti-doping policy and how to avoid pitfalls. You are welcome to download and share with your athletes.
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Age-group athletes: Could you be the next to face a surprise drug test?
Posted by Kara Gilbert
on 24 August 2024
Should we bury our heads in the sand and pretend that no one cheats?
You might not be an elite athlete, but you probably count yourself as a fairly competitive age-grouper. In fact, there are increasingly more competitive opportunities for athletes in the masters’ (>35 years) cohort across almost every sport in Australia, with major events including the Australian, Pan-Pacific and World Masters Games.
Not surprisingly, the world governing bodies in a number of sporting codes now ta...
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Unlock your peak performance: How zinc and magnesium supercharge sports recovery
Posted by Kara Gilbert
on 2 August 2024
Zinc and magnesium play crucial roles in supporting athletic performance and overall health.
Athletes, in particular, often have higher nutrient needs due to increased physical demands. Understanding the benefits of these two minerals can help you optimise your performance and recovery strategies.
Importance of zinc for athletes
Zinc is involved in numerous physiological processes that are vital for you as an athlete, particularly in the following domains.
Immune function: Intense trainin...
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