Science and Art

-or the challenges of integrating strength and conditioning into the world of performing arts. In the world of the performing arts recent efforts attempt to join forces with sport science and strength and conditioning (S&C).  But traditional structures and methods, for example in the world of classical ballet make the application of scientific principals challenging.Continue reading “Science and Art”

The current recommendations for sports nutrition: A risk factor for health?

No matter if recreationally active or performing at an elite level, the common recommendation for athletes is mostly the same and relies on a diet that is composed of 6g to 12g of carbohydrates per kg bodyweight per day (Vitale et al., 2019).  These recommendations are based on the demands of elite endurance athletes butContinue reading “The current recommendations for sports nutrition: A risk factor for health?”