04/3/2020 | Immunity
Can the use of key vitamins and minerals provide antiviral support against respiratory viruses such as COVID-19? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says, and provides a number of recommendations for athletes (and anyone else) seeking to stay well in these uncertain times MORE
04/8/2020 | Endurance products and technology
John Shepherd looks the scientific evidence for electrical muscle stimulation, and whether athletes could use it not just for recovery, but for fitness gains too MORE
03/29/2020 | Equipment
With most gyms and strength-training facilities closed for the foreseeable future, many athletes will be wondering how they can maintain their all-important strength levels. But as Peak Performance explains, setting up your own home gym could be easier than you think MORE
01/10/2020 | Masters
All other things being equal, older athletes experience more post-exercise muscle soreness and take longer to recover. But as Peak Performance explains, applying knowledge from recent sport nutrition research could help masters athletes recover faster... 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
02/24/2020 | Environmental training
As spring approaches and warmer weather beckons, Rick Lovett looks at the science of training for hot-weather performance, and also explains why and how heat training can benefit your performance ALL year round MORE
02/4/2020 | Endurance training
Andrew Hamilton looks at some simple and inexpensive methods that endurance athletes can use to track their aerobic power MORE
01/3/2020 | Training structure and planning
Evidence for a polarized approach to training intensity distribution in elite athletes has steadily mounted in recent years. However, some new research suggests that in amateur and recreational athletes, a more conventional pyramidal approach could actually produce better performances in a race situation. Andrew Hamilton explains MORE
09/9/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle
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
03/23/2020 | Endurance health and lifestyle
In part 2 of this article, we looked at ways of minimising the chance of becoming infected by using physical barriers. In this part, we look at scientifically proven disinfectant and cleaning procedures to help keep you and your family safe MORE
03/18/2020 | Endurance health and lifestyle
In part 1 of this article, we looked at the biology and epidemiology of novel coronavirus, and explained why its virulence presents such a challenge for all of us. In part 2 we look ways of minimising the chance of becoming infected by using physical barriers MORE
03/13/2020 | Endurance health and lifestyle
Coronavirus is spreading to every corner of the globe, and is almost certainly going to have a huge impact on the way we live our lives, including the way we participate in sport, exercise and leisure. In the first part of a three-part article, we take an in-depth look at the characteristics of coronavirus and the challenges it poses to all of us 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
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
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
