Performance in Sports, Physical Activity, Exercise: Nutrition, Fatigue and Recovery
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025 | Viewed by 962
Special Issue Editors
Interests: exercise physiology; human sporting performance; health; genes; rate of perceived exertion
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue delves into the intricate relationship between nutrition and hydration in optimizing athletic performance. As the demand for peak physical and mental output continues to grow in competitive and recreational sports, understanding the science behind fueling, hydrating, and accelerating recovery has become essential.
The issue explores how macronutrients, micronutrients, and hydration strategies influence energy metabolism, endurance, muscle strength and power. It examines the physiological and psychological dimensions of recovery, offering insights into prevention and management techniques. Contributions also include evidence-based approaches to personalized nutrition, hydration protocols tailored to environmental conditions, and innovations in safe supplementation to enhance performance and recovery.
Bridging the gap between science and practice, this Special Issue provides a comprehensive understanding of how athletes, coaches, and practitioners can implement effective strategies to improve outcomes in training and competition. With contributions from leading experts in sports science, nutrition, and physiology, it highlights cutting-edge research, practical applications, and emerging trends shaping the future of sports performance.
Whether you are an athlete, coach, researcher, or enthusiast, this Special Issue serves as an invaluable resource for enhancing knowledge and achieving excellence in exercise and sports through optimal nutrition, hydration, and recovery management.
Dr. Govindasamy Balasekaran
Dr. Myriam Guerra-Balic
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- macronutrients
- micronutrients
- sports nutrition
- peak performance
- energy metabolism
- muscle recovery
- environment
- exercise physiology
- supplementation
- health
- sports science
- endurance training
- muscle glycogen
- heat stress
- oxidative stress
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