How long before bed should caffeine be avoided?
The stimulant caffeine has been shown to increase alertness and exercise performance. Therefore, caffeine is widely used by workers and athletes. However, can it negatively affect sleep duration and quality?
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Do breath restriction masks improve endurance training adaptations?
Temporarily living at high altitude results in adaptations that improve oxygen transport and exercise performance. However, a training camp at altitude is not very practical.
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Can mental stress negatively influence strength gains?
Mental stress can have many negative physiological effects on the body, such as an increased risk on cardiovascular disease. Mental stress has also shown to negatively impact acute athletic performance. But does it also have a negative effect during a training program?
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Is a monotonous diet bad for general health?
The human gut contains many bacteria which together are called the microbiota. Different types of microbiota can have different (positive or negative) metabolic effects. The composition of the microbiota is influenced by factors such as the diet. Therefore, the metabolic effects of different diets may be partly regulated through their effect on the microbiota.
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