Coach Education Resources
Creatine: The Kick, Not the Engine
Creatine is the most studied supplement in sport and one of the few that reliably does what the tub says it does. Distance runners have largely ignored it, on the sensible grounds that it is a strength supplement and they are not strength athletes. That instinct is half right, and the half that is wrong is the half that decides races. Read more to learn why…
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.