Explore the groundbreaking effects of carbohydrate mouth-rinsing on male ice hockey players. This episode examines how rinsing improves high-intensity skating and sprint performance during overtime periods, offering a new edge for athletes.
Discover how carbohydrate mouth-rinsing enhances on-ice performance during overtime. Learn about its impact on skating speed, high-intensity distance, and perceived effort, providing a simple but effective tool for hockey players.
Main source: Carbohydrate Mouth-Rinsing Improves Overtime Physical Performance in Male Ice Hockey Players During On-Ice Scrimmages
Danielle L. E. Nyman, Alexander S. D. Gamble, Jessica L. Bigg, Logan A. Boyd, Alexander J. Vanderheyden, Lawrence L. Spriet
Front Nutr. 2022; 9: 792708. Published online 2022 Feb 10. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.792708
PMCID: PMC8868824

Explore the effects of caffeinated chewing gum on elite ice hockey players dealing with jet lag. This episode dives into how caffeine impacts off-ice explosiveness and why it might not translate to on-ice performance.
Discover how jet lag and caffeine interact in elite hockey. This episode examines the effects of caffeinated gum on off-ice jump height, on-ice agility, and endurance, offering surprising insights for players and coaches.
Main source: Effects of Caffeinated Chewing Gum on Ice Hockey Performance after Jet Lag Intervention: Double-Blind Crossover Trial
Ming-Tsang Tsai, Yi-Jie Shiu, Chien-Chang Ho, Che-Hsiu Chen, Chih-Hui Chiu
Nutrients. 2024 Sep; 16(18): 3151. Published online 2024 Sep 18. doi: 10.3390/nu16183151
PMCID: PMC11434913

This episode explores mental health and well-being among players in the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. Learn about the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues, and how psychological flexibility and social support play a critical role in player wellness.
Dive into a groundbreaking study on mental health in elite women’s ice hockey. From the challenges of dual careers to the impact of injuries, discover the factors influencing mental well-being and the steps needed to foster a healthier sports culture.
Main source: Skating on thin ice? Mental health and well-being in women’s ice hockey
Hanna Johansson, Julia S Malmborg, Johan Ekengren, John Lind, Andreas Ivarsson
BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2023; 9(4): e001746. Published online 2023 Nov 20. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001746
PMCID: PMC10661067