01/8/2019 | Weight management
Can endurance athletes manipulate their training sessions in order to burn more body fat, and enhance endurance performance? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says MORE
01/18/2019 | Training structure and planning
According to the conventional thinking late afternoon/early evening - the peak of the daily circadian rhythm - is the best time of day for intense training. But as Andrew Hamilton explains, some recent research suggests that this isn't always the case... MORE
01/16/2019 | Strength, conditioning and flexibility
If you’re a cyclist trying to develop strength for the forthcoming season, you shouldn’t overlook training your hip flexor muscles. Andrew Hamilton explains 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
11/20/2018 | Recovery nutrition
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on protein and recovery, and why the leucine content of protein appears to be particularly important. MORE
01/4/2019 | Masters
In the first of this two-part article, Andrew Hamilton explored how the ageing process can affect endurance performance. In this second part, Andrew looks at evidence-based strategies that older endurance athletes can employ to maintain and even increase performance levels over time… MORE
01/2/2019 | Masters
In the first of a two-part article, Andrew Hamilton takes a look at ageing, and using examples from cycling, explains how it affects endurance performance. The good news is that with the right approach, older cyclists, runners and triathletes can maintain and even increase performance levels over time... MORE
12/14/2018 | Techniques
Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says about cycling time trial pacing and comes up with some surprising conclusions… MORE
11/10/2018 | Masters
09/4/2018 | Endurance health and lifestyle
07/12/2018 | Masters
02/23/2017 | Masters
02/23/2017 | Masters
02/23/2017 | Masters
12/27/2018 | Dietary basics
Andrew Hamilton looks at the changing thinking on sugar consumption and why some foods traditionally considered as good for health and performance might not be so good after all... MORE
12/26/2018 | Dietary basics
One question that is often asked by athletes is whether organic produce really is any healthier than its conventional alternative, and is it worth paying extra for? Peak Performance looks at the evidence... MORE
12/20/2018 | Overuse injuries
What are the major risk factors for injury when training for a triathlon, and what can triathletes do to minimise the chance of sustaining an injury? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science has to say MORE
01/13/2019 | Equipment
What is the 'Q-factor' in cycling, and how could it affect your cycling efficiency? Andrew Hamilton looks at the evidence MORE
12/12/2018 | Equipment
Do triathlon-specific bikes really confer a performance advantage over road bikes of equivalent quality and weight? Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent science MORE
11/24/2018 | Equipment
Can non-circular chainrings improve your cycling efficiency? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the recent research has to say MORE
11/13/2018 | Endurance health and lifestyle
Andrew Hamilton looks at new evidence suggesting that manipulation of your daily rhythm by using bright light can yield performance benefits when crossing time zones or switching training times. 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
