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03/30/2019 | Recovery nutrition

Food vs. sports drinks: what’s really better for recovery?

Many athletes believe that optimal recovery following exercise requires hi-tech nutrition. But can everyday foods do the trick equally well? Andrew Hamilton looks at what some recent science has to say. MORE

05/16/2019 | Supplements

Lactate supplements: performance enhancers or chancers?

Andrew Hamilton looks at the science of lactate supplementation. Can it really enhance performance? MORE

05/11/2019 | Strength, conditioning and flexibility

Strength training for athletes: free or machine weights?

Many athletes believe that free weights are superior to machines for building strength. But does the science support this notion and how can you make machine weight training better? Andrew Hamilton looks at the evidence MORE

Recovery strategies

05/19/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle

Race preparation: should you bank on extra sleep?

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

Race preparation: why more tapering may be better than...

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

Multiday events: tomorrow is not just another day

What special nutritional demands do athletes face when competing in multiday events? Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent research MORE

Endurance Training

04/29/2019 | Training structure and planning

Cycle turbo training: does it yield turbo performance?

Sometimes turbo training/stationary bike training is the only option. But does it deliver the same kinds of benefits as riding on the road using a real bike? We look at the evidence MORE

04/10/2019 | Endurance training

The fat controller: should swimmers fight fat for fitness?

What does the research say about optimum body composition for swimmers? Andrew Hamilton looks at the evidence MORE

04/6/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle

Older cyclists: don’t feel the pressure!

Andrew Hamilton explores the link between prostate health and cycling, and explains why older male cyclists should refrain from cycling prior to a PSA test MORE

Masters

01/4/2019 | Masters

Holding back the years: getting older, getting...

01/2/2019 | Masters

Endurance performance: Holding back the years

11/10/2018 | Masters

Ageing and joint health: good news for...

09/4/2018 | Endurance health and lifestyle

Masters athletes: don’t ignore your heart health!

07/12/2018 | Masters

Ageing and performance: all in your mind?

02/23/2017 | Masters

VO2 max: can veteran athletes prevent a...

Endurance Injuries and Health

05/7/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle

Mental illness in athletes: the best way forward to...

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