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
06/20/2019 | Supplements
The use of sodium bicarbonate to boost high-intensity exercise performance continues to tantalise despite its potential drawbacks. Andrew Hamilton looks at more recent research on our old friend and comes up with promising findings... MORE
06/13/2019 | Overuse injuries
Up to 90% of swimmers will experience shoulder pain at some point in their swimming careers. Andrew Hamilton looks at injury rehab recommendations and in particular, the need for an appropriate return to swimming programme in the pool... MORE
05/19/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle
Andrew Hamilton looks at new research on the impact of sleep quantity on athletic performance. Can athletes benefit from getting extra sleep before that all-important event? MORE
12/10/2018 | Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton looks at the science of pre-race tapering. How long do you need to taper for and are there any benefits of a pre-tapering training surge? MORE
12/2/2018 | Recovery nutrition
What special nutritional demands do athletes face when competing in multiday events? Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent research MORE
06/7/2019 | Techniques
If you’ve got a swim or triathlon coming up where the swim leg is held in the pool, it’s worth thinking about maximising your efficiency in the turns. Andrew Hamilton looks at what the recent research says about this subject MORE
05/27/2019 | Environmental training
Peak Performance investigates recent research on the merits of consuming ice-cold drinks and ice slurries during hot-weather training and competition MORE
05/23/2019 | Endurance training
Using cycling as an example, Andrew Hamilton explains the performance relationship between outright power and power-to-weight ratio, and how to get better when the terrain point upwards… 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
06/3/2019 | Supplements
Up to 80% of sportsmen and women regularly use dietary supplements to enhance sport performance. While the vast majority of these products are safe and legal, there’s worrying evidence that some are not. Andrew Hamilton investigates and provides guidelines for coaches with athletes in their care MORE
05/7/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle
In part one of this 2-part article, we explored the incidence of mental health disorders in athletes and learned that they are just as much at risk as the general population at large. In part two, we look at the most 'at-risk' sports and explore the best pathways forward for athletes seeking to regain maximum mental well being. MORE
04/20/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle
Andrew Hamilton investigates the role of the mind in sports injury prevention. How does your mindset affect injury risk and what can athletes do to lower that risk? MORE
03/2/2019 | Endurance products and technology
Andrew Hamilton explains why using aero helmets is almost always a win-win for cyclists seeking maximum performance MORE
02/15/2019 | Endurance injuries and health
Does drinking cola after an open-water swim help to prevent tummy upsets? And if not, are there any other strategies you can use? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says MORE
01/28/2019 | Equipment
What's faster round a hilly course - a hardtail or full suspension mountain bike? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says MORE
01/20/2019 | Endurance products and technology
Foot pain is surprisingly common among cyclists. Andrew Hamilton looks at the causes 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
