06/16/2019 | Strength, conditioning and flexibility
What’s the optimum volume of strength training to ensure maximum sport-performance gains? Peak Performance looks at some recent research suggesting that less could be more… MORE
12/11/2019 | Endurance injuries and health
Minimalist running shoes claim to offer the benefits of barefoot running, without some of the drawbacks. But what does the science say about the benefits or otherwise of this type of footwear? Peak Performance looks at the evidence MORE
12/3/2019 | Other
The process of fat burning during exercise is well understood, but how can endurance athletes apply it easily and simply in practice? Peak Performance looks at the practicalities of maximizing fat burning to get or stay lean MORE
09/19/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle
Peak Performance looks the relationship between increased training intensity/load and the impact on sleep quality, and explains how athletes can optimise sleep quality regardless of training loads MORE
07/30/2019 | Training structure and planning
Using soccer as an illustration, Alan Wells explains how the risk of overreaching/overtraining and chronic fatigue can be reduced in high-achieving younger sportsmen and women MORE
07/25/2019 | Recovery nutrition
The conventional wisdom is that fast-releasing carbohydrate is better at promoting post-exercise recovery than slower-releasing carbohydrate. But is this really the case? Andrew Hamilton looks at the scientific evidence... MORE
10/9/2019 | High intensity training
Peak Performance looks at recent research on how athletes can maximize their rate of recovery during or following sessions involving very hard or maximal efforts MORE
09/13/2019 | Immunity
Andrew Hamilton explores the link between ultra-distance racing, recovery and immunity, and explains what athletes can do to maximise recovery and minimise the chance of illness MORE
09/9/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle
Andrew Hamilton looks at new research suggesting the heart health of older endurance athletes may benefit from pre-race aspirin MORE
04/6/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle
01/4/2019 | Masters
01/2/2019 | Masters
11/10/2018 | Masters
09/4/2018 | Endurance health and lifestyle
07/12/2018 | Masters
11/28/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle
Andrew Hamilton explains the link between vitamin D, diet, sunshine, health and performance, and why athletes almost certainly need extra vitamin D during the winter months MORE
11/20/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle
here are occasions when antibiotic use is necessary or even life saving. However, there’s one class of antibiotic that all athletes should be wary of. Andrew Hamilton explains… MORE
11/4/2019 | Overuse injuries
For most cyclists, the word ‘injury’ normally conjures up images of impacts sustained from collisions or knee and lower back injuries. However, the hand/handlebar interface can lead to chronic problems in the hand and wrist. Andrew Hamilton explains why, and looks at preventative steps MORE
10/28/2019 | Overuse injuries
How does running shoe design and construction affect injury risk, and how should this affect your shoe choices? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the recent research has to say MORE
09/30/2019 | Endurance injuries and health
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on foam rolling. How effective is it for athletes and what are the most effective techniques for its implementation? MORE
08/8/2019 | Endurance injuries and health
Highlighting recent research, Andrew Hamilton explains why cyclists suffering from chronic low-back pain should look inwards before blaming their bike MORE
07/21/2019 | Endurance products and technology
Andrew Hamilton looks at some research on the limitations of lactate measurement during exercise MORE
09/25/2018
Andrew Hamilton explains why ALL cyclists should include some strength training in their weekly programme MORE
08/10/2018
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
08/9/2018
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
The latest triathlon research and best practice findings, covering improving technique, strength and conditioning, and endurance nutrition MORE
The latest findings from running science with practical advice showing you how you can run further and faster whilst staying in peak health MORE
