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Nutrient Timing: The Means to Improved Exercise Performance, Recovery, and Training Adaptation

Ivy, John L., Ferguson-Stegall, Lisa M.·2014·American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Abstract

As the incidence rate of lifestyle-related chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes continues to increase, the importance of regular exercise and a healthy diet for improving or maintaining good health is critical. Exercise training is known to improve fitness and many health risk factors, as well as to improve the performance of competitive athletes. It has become increasingly clear, however, that nutrient intake before, during, and after exercise sessions has a powerful influence on the adaptive response to the exercise stimuli. In this review, the science behind nutrient timing will be discussed as it relates to exercise performance, recovery, and training adaptation. Evidence will be provided that validates intake of appropriate nutrients before, during, and immediately after exercise not only to improve exercise performance but also to maximize the training response. Ultimately, the combined response to exercise and proper nutrient intake leads to not only better performance in athletes but also greater health benefits for all exercisers.

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Authors
Ivy, J. L., & Ferguson-Stegall, L. M.
Affiliations
The University of Texas at Austin (US)
Venue
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Published
2013-10-07
Volume
8
Issue
4
Pages
246-259
ISSN
  • 1559-8276 (ISSN-L)
  • 1559-8284
OpenAlex
W2038609306
Cited by
22
References
134
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 3 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 2 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 2
FWCI
0.77
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Muscle metabolism and nutrition
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Exercise and Physiological Responses
Keywords
nutrient timing, sports nutrition, exercise performance, post-exercise recovery, training effects, pre-exercise nutrition, post-exercise nutrition, athletes, lifestyle-related chronic diseases

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