RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Triathlon: Ergo Nutrition for Training, Competing, and Recovering
A1 Calleja-González, Julio
A1 Miguel Ortega, Alvaro
A1 Rodríguez Rodrigo, María Azucena
A1 Mielgo Ayuso, Juan
A1 Calleja González, Julio
K1 Triathlon
K1 Nutrition
K1 Energy demands
K1 Recovery
K1 Ergogenic aids
K1 Entrenamiento deportivo
K1 Coaching (Athletics)
AB Triathlon is a multi-sport event that combines swimming, cycling and running. The distances vary and the physiological demands are high. Objectives: This review compiles information on nutritional strategies and ergogenic supplements for triathlon training, competition and recovery. It aims to provide an understanding of the specific challenges and needs of the sport to help triathletes and coaches optimise performance through effective training and nutrition plans. Methods: English-language publications were searched using the keywords triathlon, nutrition, recovery and ergogenic aids, alone or in combination, in databases. Results: Maintaining good glycogen levels, consuming enough carbohydrates and staying properly hydrated are key to athletic performance, especially for triathletes. Education regarding nutrition, the role of probiotics and supplements, and diet modification for the enhancement of performance and recovery are pivotal considerations. Conclusions: Triathletes are at risk of RED-S due to negative energy balance and high fibre/plant protein diets, especially women. Optimising muscle glycogen through tailored diet and training, especially pre- and in-race nutrition, including carbohydrate loading and hydration strategies, is critical. Education is needed to improve post-exercise nutrition, while probiotics and certain supplements may aid performance and recovery. Dietary support is important for resistance training to optimise performance and recovery.
PB MDPI
YR 2025
FD 2025-05
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10259/12149
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10259/12149
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos
RD 28-sep-2026