topicMagnesium Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimAlthough empirical studies show variable effects on competition outcomes, likely due to individual and situational differences, the consensus is that significant travel without proper adjustment is a risk factor for performance decrement [].
evidence level3
citationHatamiya Nicolas (2026)
sourceOptimizing Athlete Travel for Performance: A Scientific Blueprint for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Medicine Staff
topicMagnesium Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimIn addition to timezone shifts, the general fatigue of long-haul travel may itself hinder recovery by disturbing sleep patterns even without circadian misalignment, though direct evidence for this independent effect remains limited.
evidence level3
citationHatamiya Nicolas (2026)
sourceOptimizing Athlete Travel for Performance: A Scientific Blueprint for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Medicine Staff
topicMagnesium Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimIndeed, a landmark study of elite athletes found that traveling to international destinations with > 5 h time differences was associated with a two- to threefold higher risk of illness, such as upper respiratory infections, in the week following travel [].
evidence level3
citationHatamiya Nicolas (2026)
sourceOptimizing Athlete Travel for Performance: A Scientific Blueprint for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Medicine Staff
topicMagnesium Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimAs athlete travel becomes more prevalent, particularly long-haul travel crossing multiple timezones, the impacts of travel on athlete performance should be considered as they pertain to jet lag, travel-related fatigue, fueling, gastrointestinal disturbances, environmental conditions, illness, and soft-tissue injury.
evidence level3
citationHatamiya Nicolas (2026)
sourceOptimizing Athlete Travel for Performance: A Scientific Blueprint for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Medicine Staff