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Issue 39, Spring 2014
Nutritional and physiological
challenges of preparing athletes
for the Winter Olympics
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Left: Dr Graeme Close with snowboard-cross athlete Zoe Gillings
following a cooking lesson. Sometimes the ‘soft’ nutritional skills are
Nutritional and
just as necessary as the hard science!
physiological There is again a distinct lack of research on the specific energy
demands of elite snowboard-cross and therefore the amount of
challenges of food required to fuel a training programme is more difficult to
prescribe than other more researched sports. Like many athletes,
snowboard-cross riders are often looking to maximise lean muscle
preparing athletes mass whilst at the same time maintaining low body fat although
research on the optimal body composition for these athletes is
lacking. Until this research has been gathered the only option is to
for the Winter look into research from similar sports, both on snow (skiing) and
off snow (skateboarding, mountain biking). The sports nutritionist
also needs to collect data regularly and have flexibility in their
Olympics plans to allow subtle changes to be made if key performance
indicators are not moving in the right direction.
Pilot investigation into the effects of simulated
John Noonan and Dr Graeme Close examine the
environmental conditions encountered by an elite, female
physiological preparation of snowboard athletes for snowboard-cross athlete on physical performance – getting
the Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014 ready for Sochi!
Introduction freestyle events do not base performance on 1. Increased explosive strength (rate of force development) of Given the lack of research in snowboard-cross, combined with
Whilst skiing has been an integral part of winter racing, but rather tricks and movement expression, the upper-body, trunk and hips during an all-out concentric pull the desire to provide scientifically rigorous advice, we decided
Olympic competition since 1936 (Germany Winter as seen in slopestyle and halfpipe competition. In off the ‘start gate’, increasing board velocity at the start and that some pilot experiments on an elite snowboard-cross rider
Olympic Games), snowboarding is a progressing slopestyle, riders perform tricks on boxes, rails maintaining this throughout the race (Sandbakk et al., 2010). were clearly warranted. To complete this investigation we
sport and was only introduced in the 1998 Japan and other man-made features, while halfpipe riders attempted to replicate a snowboard-cross competition over
Winter Olympics. This year, a record number of five will compete on a trough-type feature made either 2. Minimise braking force and net losses of board speed during a 3 ½ hour period in an environment chamber. Using an elite
snowboard events took place in the Winter Olympics entirely of snow or with a base of shaped earth. landings by optimising the rider’s deceleration mechanics, in female snowboard-cross athlete who competed in Sochi, 2014,
in Sochi, Russia. Despite a growth in professional Competitive ‘runs’ take around 20-30 seconds conjunction with increased eccentric capacity of the muscular the environment chamber was set up to recreate the conditions
competition and growing media attention, there is and involve 6-8 ‘hits’. Finally, the snowboard- system throughout the kinetic chain. Ideally, landing patterns predicted to be faced by the athletes in Sochi (altitude 1200 m,
still a lack of understanding of ‘quality practice’ for cross event includes between 4-6 athletes that of the rider should resemble those in gymnastics, were temperature 2-5 ‘C). Analysis showed that a HR maximum (HRM)
athlete preparation tailored to meet event-specific race simultaneously down a man-made course, the absorption of impact through large joint flexion must of 155 bpm, a HR minimum of 59 bpm and a HR average of 89
needs. This article examines the physiological negotiating a series of freestyle like features, whilst be constrained through well-timed joint stiffening to allow bpm was achieved. Energy expenditure, measured using an acti-
preparation of snowboard athletes for Sochi traveling up to speeds of 85 km/h. Typically, race soft tissue dissipation of forces (McNitt-Gray et al., 2001). heart monitor, suggested that a typical competition day (spanning
2014 with a specific focus the strength and “There is again duration is around 1 minute with an expected 6-8 An optimal landing will be high on the eccentric transition 3 ½ hours) would only expend ~700 Kcal. Further research is
conditioning and nutritional challenges. a distinct lack of races completed in a single day from qualification (backside) of the slope and involve high degrees of muscle of course required to fully understand the physiological demands
through to finals. stiffness to ensure maximum gravitational potential energy is of snowboard-cross competition, however this pilot has been
research on the
Technical demands of the sport converted to kinetic energy (velocity) of the rider (Turnbull et so far a great help in the design of training programmes and the
specific energy Environmental considerations al., 2011). Considering the magnitude of impact loads that are preparation for Sochi 2014.
Like many progressing sports, the major demands of elite imposed on the snowboard-cross rider (especially if the rider
challenge to the sports scientist is the lack of An obvious challenge to the winter sports athlete lands low on a slope, or experiences a flat landing), the rider
scientific research to draw from when it comes
snowboard-cross is the added demands of differing environmental needs to distribute these forces across the musculoskeletal Dr Graeme L. Close
to preparation of the athletes thus references and therefore the conditions. Whilst the vast majority of land-based system if the injury risk to any particular anatomical structure is Graeme is a Reader at Liverpool John Moores
must come from from ski-related research. amount of food training will be performed in the comfortable to be minimized (Salci et al., 2004). University. Graeme is BASES accredited sport and
However, care must be taken when applying conditions of a temperature-controlled exercise scientist and is currently lead sports nutritionist
the same training principles with diverse required to fuel a gymnasium, the real conditions that the athlete Nutritional considerations for the elite snowboard-cross for British Ski and Snowboard.
time motion demands seen across all ski and training programme may face are somewhat different. Fortunately, athlete
snowboard disciplines. Alpine ski competition is more difficult the reported conditions at the Olympics in Sochi
John Noonan
can be divided into two areas: speed and (altitude 1200 m, temperature 2-5 ‘C) do not pose Nutritional preparation of winter sports athletes presents some
technical events. Each event is differentiated to prescribe as big a threat to exercise performance as other unique challenges where the answers cannot be found in standard John is a PhD student at Liverpool John Moores
University investigating the physiological demands
by gate placement, turning radius, speed than other more competition environments such as Lake Louise, textbooks. Athletes may spend most of the day on the slopes
of snowboard-cross and the Lead Strength and
and course length, with speeds recorded in Canada (altitude 2000 m, temperature -25 ’C). and are often required to bring their own food with them. Whilst
researched sports.” Conditioning coach for GB snowboard-cross & Alpine
downhill and super giant slalom (SG) up to 130 Such conditions can significantly impact on athlete this in itself is not unique (we often advise athletes to bring food Ski Squads.
km/h. A downhill race may last as long as 2–3 physiology and performance and create some with them to training), it is unusual to deal with the challenge of
minutes and a giant slalom race, which involves logistical problems for the support staff. what to do when your chicken wrap freezes due to the extreme
more turns but a shorter course, usually lasts 1–2 weather conditions! Have you ever tried eating a completely References:
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Sport and Exercise Scientists to reflect
on their role in fostering a climate of
Clean Sport
Dr Susan Backhouse and Anne Sargent provide an overview of the UK Anti-Doping – BASES Strategic
Partnership and consider the role of BASES members in shaping its future.
In September 2013 BASES formed a new relationship with UK uphold a strong interest in maintaining clean sport and be
Anti-Doping (UKAD). As the National Anti-Doping Agency, UKAD’s willing to integrate anti-doping education into their existing
mission is to protect the right to participate in clean sport. Central programmes.
to this is its prevention through education programmes, which This commitment to protecting sport and its athletes
depends on active partnerships with a large range of organisations is already exemplified in the BASES Code of Conduct.
across the sporting landscape. The new UKAD -BASES strategic Specifically, BASES members must take into account the
partnership signals BASES’ commitment to supporting UKAD’s three following principles within their working practices:
mission. With significant changes to the World Anti-Doping Code
coming into force in January 2015 this development is timely. 1. All clients have the right to expect the highest standards
of professionalism, consideration and respect
Roles and responsibilities of sport and exercise scientists
2. The pursuit of scientific knowledge requires that research
The 2015 World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) defines the role of and testing is carried out with utmost integrity
athlete support personnel - such as sport and exercise scientists
- in anti-doping practice. These roles and responsibilities are 3. The law requires that working practices are safe and that
established under Article 21.2 of the WADC. According to this the welfare of the client is paramount.
article athlete support personnel need to be aware of and comply
with their responsibilities, cooperate with athlete testing, and Announcement of the Clean Sport Interest Group
positively influence athletes’ anti-doping attitudes, values and
behaviours. Four of the eight rule violations can affect athlete The BASES Board has agreed a Clean Sport Commitment
support personnel: 1) Tampering with any part of doping control; Statement. A Clean Sport Interest Group (CSIG) is also
2) Possession; 3) Trafficking and 4) Administration of any banned being convened; this will provide members and affiliates with
substance, aiding, abetting or covering up an ADRV. continuous opportunities to shape the direction and focus of
the partnership. For example, CSIG members will inform the
UKAD-BASES Strategic Partnership education workshop programme, established as a part of the
BASES CPD structure. Importantly, the partnership creates
While research suggests that athlete support personnel can important opportunities for BASES members to inform
influence the doping and anti-doping landscape, there is little UKAD practices, programmes and decision-making through
evidence of how aware athlete support personnel are of this, or research and consultation activities.
how they act to actively prevent doping. The limited research
highlights insufficient knowledge of anti-doping rules or their roles To join the Clean Sport Interest Group, please contact the
and responsibilities under the WADC, leaving athlete support convenor, Dr Sue Backhouse (S.Backhouse@leedsmet.
personnel at risk of an avoidable sanction. Research also suggests ac.uk). For information or questions regarding UK Anti-
that while athlete support personnel are expected to develop an Doping, please contact Medical Education Officer, Anne
awareness of anti-doping through athlete-focused education, they Sargent (Anne.Sargent@ukad.org.uk). For information or
are often left to deduce their responsibilities individually through
their own volition. Responding to this situation, BASES formed a
partnership with (UKAD) to bring together professional bodies to
questions regarding the BASES strategic partnership with
UK Anti-Doping, please contact Education Officer, Kate Mills
(kmills@bases.org.uk).
MRes Sport and Exercise Science
influence and inform this specific audience. This partnership will
offer a proactive response to help BASES members to meet these
obligations while also optimising their professional preparation.
With a focus on professional development, the new partnership
Dr Susan Backhouse
Susan is a Reader in the Institute of Sport, Physical
Tailor your research in line with your career aspirations
aims to utilise the expertise from the BASES membership and
beyond, to help inform UKAD practices and decision-making. It
Activity and Leisure at Leeds Metropolitan University. She
is a UK Anti-Doping National Trainer, a BPS Chartered
Sport and Exercise Psychologist and a professional
and get to the top of your game.
also provides a stimulus for research that will explore the doping member of BASES. Susan is the convenor of the Clean
and anti-doping experiences of BASES members. This will ensure Sport Interest Group.
that anti-doping education packages are context-specific and draw Excellent sport and exercise science facilities
directly on the real experiences of the target group, as well as being Anne Sargent
evidence-based and sustainable. Indeed, UKAD’s current approach Anne has been working at UK Anti-Doping for four and a
Wide portfolio of partners to work with for first hand experience
is based on a model that links athlete development, behavioural half years after studying Sport and Exercise Sciences and
change and cultural awareness. The effectiveness of UKAD’s impact Sports Medicine at Exeter University. Anne’s current role Experienced mentors to support your professional development
56647 MC 1/2014
is Medical Education Officer within the Education and
relies on UKAD forming strategic partnerships with key agencies Athlete Support team.
and sporting bodies that will cascade and deliver a consistent anti-
doping curriculum. In turn, it is hoped that these partners will
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Find out more about at www.derby.ac.uk/bases
Interview with Prof Greg Whyte, OBE,
FBASES, FACSM been incredibly challenging but enormous fun. The challenges
of these projects are related to the requirement to transform
a celebrity into an ultra-endurance athlete in a very short
period of time, with the pressure of failure not being an option.
Following Prof Greg Whyte’s recent OBE, and the conclusion of his highly popular The Whyte Answer in this The success of these projects has resulted in ever increasing
publication, Dr Ken van Someren FBASES puts a few questions to him. demands on the celebrities whilst dealing with an expectation of
success before the challenge has even started. There is no doubt
Greg, huge congratulations on your recent OBE the development of vocational skill. Whilst this has that this part of my work, which I do for free, pushes me out of
for services to sport, sport science and to charity. resulted in Olympic success it has led to one of my my comfort zone; something I recommend to all practitioners to
What does this mean to you and how does this biggest concerns for elite sport in the UK: What ensure they remain at the top of their discipline.
rank alongside your achievements to date? happens post-retirement? I was fortunate that when I
competed there was no funding, an unusual statement Until recently, you held the prestigious position of
I’m absolutely delighted and honoured to receive the to many. However, this meant that I either worked Chairman of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young
OBE. Receiving an award from your peers is always or studied. As a Modern Pentathlon I was training (CRY). How has this enabled you to bring your research
very special, particularly when it is unexpected. To be c.40 hours per week in five disciplines and so work expertise in cardiac structure and function to public
recognised for services to sport, sport science and was not an option, but studying was. Completing my health?
charity is wonderful but it is the recognition of services undergraduate studies at Borough Road, I went on
to sport science that is heart-warming. It’s an area I to complete an MSc in Human Performance in the I was a trustee of CRY for 14 years and Chairman for 10
have dedicated my entire working life to and one that USA (wonderful times!) and a PhD at the University years. My work with CRY was closely linked to my research
has received limited public recognition, despite its ever of Wolverhampton and St. George’s Hospital Medical interests and alongside my good friend Prof Sanjay Sharma, we
increasing importance in modern sport and exercise. School. By the time I retired I had begun my transition established the UK’s first cardiovascular screening programme
I’m also looking forward to a day trip to the Palace! into the working world of sport. There is no doubt and the world’s first dedicated Centre for Sports Cardiology
that my sporting career influenced my vocational at the Olympic Medical Institute in the 1990s. Working closely
Your recognition certainly helps showcase our choices and the reason I continue to consider myself with government and governing bodies of sport, we were
profession of sport and exercise sciences. What “The inclusion privileged to work in one of the most exciting, vibrant, able to highlight the importance of sudden cardiac death in the
more do you think we can do to raise the profile of three sport impactful and continually evolving areas of science. young as a public health issue. This led to a range of changes,
and enhance public understanding of what we do? including the establishment of a national sport pre-participation
and exercise You’ve held some key senior positions in high screening programme and the inclusion of the new Chapter 8
Sport and exercise science has grown in importance scientists in the performance sport through your career, e.g., in the National Service Framework on Arrhythmia and sudden
dramatically over recent years. I remember graduating Director of Research for the British Olympic cardiac death in the education of medics. I am extremely proud
Top 100 UK
from Borough Road (now Brunel University) in the Association and Director of Sports Science of my time with CRY and along with colleagues at Liverpool
late 1980s and I had to explain to people what sport Scientists is a and Research at the English Institute of Sport. John Moores University and universities across the UK and
science was! The growing importance of sport in UK major coup for What have been some of the highlights of your internationally, I will continue to research in the area to reduce
society and the move to professionalism has led to applied career? the incidence and impact of sudden cardiac death in young
an increased public understanding of sport science.
BASES and sport people.
However, it is the burgeoning health crisis of inactivity and exercise There have been so many highlights for me in my
that I believe is going to be the most important sciences, which applied career. Of note, not all the highlights have Without doubt, you’ve made an enormous contribution
platform to showcase the importance of sport and been isolated to elite sport; some of my most to sport and exercise science through your research,
exercise sciences. As I have written in a previous I believe marks treasured experiences have come from working with support of sports performance and health, charity and
The Whyte Answer column in The Sport and Exercise an important celebrities and the general public. My motivation over raising public awareness. What’s next for you – will there
Scientist, one of our major impediments to raising day in the the past two decades (and more!) has always been be more epic challenges of human performance and what
the awareness and importance of sport and exercise the same: Beyond better. The challenge of winning an else would you like to achieve in your career?
sciences is the absence of an effective lobbying voice. recognition of Olympic medal is as difficult as reducing the incidence
Unlike the pharmaceutical, food, transport, alcohol our profession.” of sudden cardiac death in young athletes or coping Recently I was named as one of the Top 10 ‘Communicator
and tobacco industries (to name but a few), sport with cancer. Recently the wife of a cancer patient I Scientists’ in the UK by the Science Council as part of their Top
and exercise is virtually silent. To become a credible worked with came up to me in a café and thanked 100 UK Scientists. With thanks to BASES for nominating me
and powerful voice capable of affecting real change me for everything I had done for her husband while for this prestigious award, I was especially delighted as I have
we need to work hard at raising the profile of the he was undergoing treatment for colon cancer. grown increasingly aware that communication of our discipline
profession across the general population and in the Sadly, her husband died but our work to improve his is of fundamental importance if we are to have palpable, long-
halls of government. There are multiple ways of quality of life had given the family, including his two lasting impact. Also in the Top 100 UK Scientists were Prof
achieving this (i.e., research, public engagement etc.); young children, the opportunity to spend more time Clyde Williams and Prof Alison McConnell. The inclusion of
however, the key will be in having a unified voice or together. There are very few things more rewarding three sport and exercise scientists in the Top 100 UK Scientists
critical mass, which I believe could be spearheaded than improving quality of life, whether it’s through an is a major coup for BASES and sport and exercise sciences,
by BASES. Olympic gold medal or coping with disease. which I believe marks an important day in the recognition of our
profession. I personally believe that our significant contribution
A ‘few’ years ago, you were a Modern You’re perhaps best known outside of our to sports performance is well-recognised and will continue
to grow; however, it is our work in exercise/physical activity Prof Greg Whyte OBE, FBASES, FACSM
Pentathlete, competing at Olympic Games and profession for having coached David Walliams
winning World and European Championship to swim the Channel and Eddie Izzard to run and public health that requires greater public and political Greg is Professor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool
medals. How has your athletic career influenced 43 marathons in 51 days for Sport Relief. How engagement leading to impact on policy and practice. To that John Moores University. He is also the after-dinner speaker at
BASES Conference 2014.
your education and career choices? has this work compared to your previous end, I am working hard, along with a large number of esteemed
experiences? colleagues, in raising public awareness of the fundamental Interview by:
Since 1998 successful Olympic sports have received importance of physical activity and lobbying government to Dr Ken van Someren FBASES
funding through the Lottery, which has resulted To date, I have worked on 17 Sport/Comic Relief establish a long-term approach to physical activity across the life-
Director of Research & Development at the GSK Human
in athletes having the privilege of training full-time challenges helping raise over £20 million for people span. And of course, there are always epic physical challenges to Performance Lab.
without the need for educational advancement or less fortunate than ourselves. These projects have keep me busy in my spare time!
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Epstein, D. (2013) Youth Sport, Physical Activity and Play:
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