The ubiquitous sports drink is positioned on store shelves next to Coca-Cola, Red Bull, and Snapple, so it’s easy to think that Gatorade is just another sugary drink with no real value. However, when used correctly, Gatorade can help endurance athletes perform much better.
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Can cold-water immersion therapy improve recovery?
Cryotherapy took off when running star Paula Radcliffe attributed her 2002 record 10,000m performance to cold-water immersion. Can sitting in a cold bath help you recover faster? A new review study aims to find out.
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Armstrong surprises with professional triathlon return
Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong made an intoxicating return to professional triathlon with a thrilling second place half-Ironman finish on Sunday. He also announced deals with Trek and Ironman Triathlon.
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New study finds massage improves recovery, boosts mitochondria
An exciting new study on massage and exercise, published as the cover story in last week’s issue of Science Translational Medicine, is turning out to be the sports science story of the year.
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Cycling world shocked by Contador two-year ban
The current world’s best tour rider Alberto Contador was handed a retroactive two-year ban today by the Court of Arbitration for Sport for his positive clenbuterol test at the 2010 Tour de France.
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2011 was a stunning year for new endurance world records
By our estimate, there were at least 25 endurance world records set in 2011. Makes you wonder if there’s something in the water? Check out the list with video highlights.
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