Connecting Science & Practice

Nutritional supplements can give you that extra little upper hand, which is crucial in a race. But it can not replace proper training, well-balanced diet, adequate sleep or rest.

Here are recommendations for warm-up before cross-country skiing. Kerry McGawley, Center Leader at National Winter Sports Center, writes for the Swedish Ski Federation's newsletter. Here you can read the entire article

Natural altitude training can improve performance even when competing at low altitudes.

Researchers at the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre write recurring in the Swedish Ski Federation's newsletter. In this article, associate professor Helen Hanstock addresses how training affects the immune system and how colds can be avoided.