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08/18/2018 | Endurance injuries and health

Neural tension: don’t let it hamper your free range of movement!

Although not widely appreciated, ‘neural tension’ injuries are surprisingly commonplace in sport. Trevor Langford explains what they are, and provides some simple self tests and management techniques MORE

08/19/2018 | Dietary basics

Steel yourself: why iron nutrition still matters for performance

Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on iron nutrition in runners and triathletes, and explains why endurance athletes need to be vigilant about iron status MORE

08/17/2018 | Dietary basics

Breakfast feelgood factor: the link between breakfast and performance

Andrew Hamilton looks at new research on how and why breakfast can affect your subsequent exercise performance MORE

Recovery strategies

08/10/2018 | Recovery strategies

Riboflavin: can this energy vitamin also accelerate recovery?

Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE

08/8/2018 | Recovery strategies

Dangers of overload: are you getting enough recovery?

Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE

07/27/2018 | Endurance health and lifestyle

Sleeping for success

Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE

Endurance Training

08/15/2018 | Training structure and planning

Runner, cyclist, triathlete: who’s the most efficient on the...

Andrew Hamilton explains why muscle efficiency matters - particularly when it comes to your running performance - and what this means for biathletes and triathletes. MORE

08/13/2018 |

Cycling aerodynamics: can aerobars hinder your breathing efficiency?

Andrew Hamilton explains why riding too low on aerobars could make for less efficient breathing, reducing your performance MORE

08/7/2018 | Base endurance training

Losing it: the truth about fitness loss during a...

What really happens to your endurance fitness if you’re forced to take an extended break from training? Andrew Hamilton takes a trip down the detraining pathway and shows how you can mitigate your fitness losses MORE

Masters

07/12/2018 | Masters

Ageing and performance: all in your mind?

02/23/2017 | Masters

VO2 max: can veteran athletes prevent a...

02/23/2017 | Masters

Sprint training: getting older, staying fast!

02/23/2017 | Masters

Running style: why older runners need protection

02/23/2017 | Masters

Power versus endurance: What goes first in...

02/23/2017 | Masters

Master athletes: how to maintain endurance fitness...

Endurance Injuries and Health

08/16/2018 | Endurance injuries and health

Runners: can leg training help prevent back pain?

Andrew Hamilton looks at new research suggesting leg strength training could help runners suffering from back pain. MORE

08/14/2018 | Supplements

Sports supplements to die for?

The worst thing that can happen when experimenting with new sports supplements is to discover that they don’t work – right? Wrong. Andrew Hamilton explains why some supplements could leave you with more than a hole in your wallet… MORE

08/12/2018 | Equipment

Running shoes: do high heels increase injury risk?

Andrew Hamilton explains how your running shoe heel height affects your risk of injury MORE

Endurance Products and Technology

08/3/2018 | Strength, conditioning and flexibility

Swimming performance: why resistance isn’t futile!

Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE

07/31/2018 | Endurance products and technology

Cycling technology: just how accurate are power meters?

Many cyclists rely on cycling power meters to determine their training intensity. But just how accurate are these systems? Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research MORE

07/29/2018 | Equipment

Shoe choice: weighty decisions

Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE

07/14/2018 | Recovery strategies

Heart rate variability – the new messiah...

Joe Beer looks at the increasingly popular use of heart rate data such as heart rate variability and asks whether such tools really do help athletes to train more effectively and reach new PBs... MORE

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08/9/2018

Optimum stride length for runners? Your brain knows best!

Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE

08/1/2018

Blood donation and endurance athletes: how does it affect...

Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE

07/30/2018

Caffeine supplementation: why timing matters for performance

Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE

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