Coach Education Resources
Group B Supplements in Sport
Learn from Professor Louise Burke, one of the world’s leading sports nutrition experts, for an insightful presentation on Group B supplements within the AIS Sports Supplement Framework. Originally presented at the 2023 Endurance Coaching Conference.
Group B supplements are those with emerging scientific support, warranting further research but showing potential benefits in certain sporting contexts. In this session, Prof. Burke will explore key subcategories, including:
Fruit-Derived Polyphenols – Food compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Menthol – A tastant that interacts with sensory receptors, influencing temperature perception and breathability.
Ketone Supplements – Investigated for their role in metabolism and endurance performance.
Nutrition and Physiology 101
The presentation focuses on optimising performance and recovery during the upcoming January Relay camp in preparation for future competitions like the World Relays.
Key topics include the importance of hydration, nutrition, and central nervous system (CNS) recovery. Practical strategies are outlined, such as tracking fluid loss through pre- and post-training weighing, prioritising recovery snacks and ice baths, and managing heat exposure during training in hot and humid conditions.
The High Performance Vegan Athlete
Over the last few years, more and more sports stars and wellknown athletes have also made the decision to go green and follow a vegan diet.” This article looks at nutrition strategies to balance elite performance with a vegan diet and is a must-read for any coach with athletes following a vegan, pesco-vegetarian, or lacto-vegetarian diet.