A framework for periodized nutrition for athletics
Journal article
Stellingwerff, Trent, Morton, James P. and Burke, Louise M.. (2019). A framework for periodized nutrition for athletics. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 29(2), pp. 141-151. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0305
Authors | Stellingwerff, Trent, Morton, James P. and Burke, Louise M. |
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Abstract | Over the last decade, in support of training periodization, there has been an emergence around the concept of nutritional periodization. Within athletics (track and field), the science and art of periodization is a cornerstone concept with recent commentaries emphasizing the underappreciated complexity associated with predictable performance on demand. Nevertheless, with varying levels of evidence, sport and event specific sequencing of various training units and sessions (long [macrocycle; months], medium [mesocycle; weeks], and short [microcycle; days and within-day duration]) is a routine approach to training periodization. Indeed, implementation of strategic temporal nutrition interventions (macro, meso, and micro) can support and enhance training prescription and adaptation, as well as acute event specific performance. However, a general framework on how, why, and when nutritional periodization could be implemented has not yet been established. It is beyond the scope of this review to highlight every potential nutritional periodization application. Instead, this review will focus on a generalized framework, with specific examples of macro-, meso-, and microperiodization for the macronutrients of carbohydrates, and, by extension, fat. More specifically, the authors establish the evidence and rationale for situations of acute high carbohydrate availability, as well as the evidence for more chronic manipulation of carbohydrates coupled with training. The topic of periodized nutrition has made considerable gains over the last decade but is ripe for further scientific progress and field application. |
Keywords | performance; track and field; nutrient timing; macro; meso; micro |
Year | 2019 |
Journal | International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism |
Journal citation | 29 (2), pp. 141-151 |
Publisher | Human Kinetics, Inc. |
ISSN | 1526-484X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0305 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85065003234 |
Open access | Open access |
Page range | 141-151 |
Research Group | Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 2019 |
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