Gut microbiota and exercise have recently been shown to be interconnected. Both moderate
and intense exercise are typically part of the training regimen of endurance athletes, but they …

Off-road running continues to grow in popularity, with differing event categories existing, and
terminologies are often used interchangeably and without precision. Trail running, mountain …

Endurance running has become an immensely popular sporting activity, with millions of
recreational runners around the world. Despite the great popularity of endurance running as …

It is well established that physical activity reduces all-cause mortality and can prolong life.
Ultra-endurance running (UER) is an extreme sport that is becoming increasingly popular …

Ultra-endurance has been defined as any exercise bout that exceeds 6 h. A number of
exceptional, record-breaking performances by female athletes in ultra-endurance sport have …

Endurance athletes need a regular and well-detailed nutrition program in order to fill their
energy stores before training/racing, to provide nutritional support that will allow them to …

Background: Exercise induced health benefits are limited by the overaccumulation of
reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS and further oxidative stress could potentially induce …

Ultra-endurance running (UER) poses extreme mental and physical challenges that present
many barriers to completion, let alone performance. Despite these challenges, participation …

While established methods for determining physiologic exercise thresholds and intensity
distribution such as gas exchange or lactate testing are appropriate for the laboratory …

Background—exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) and internal exercise load are
increased after competing in ultraendurance events such as mountain marathons. Adequate …