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10/11/2018 | Training structure and planning

Marathon training: learning lessons from the elites

Professor Andy Lane and Dan Robinson look at the key building blocks of an elite marathon runner’s build up. Do they tally with current scientific thinking, and which elements might be usefully adopted, adapted or avoided? MORE

10/15/2018 |

Training with your kids? Make sure it’s child’s play

Do you sometimes encourage your children to train with you? James Marshall explains why children aren’t simply ‘mini adults’ and shows how to put together some child-friendly training options that will benefit you and your children MORE

10/14/2018 | Recovery nutrition

Sweet success: can mixing your post-exercise carb intake boost...

Andrew Hamilton looks at new research suggesting that the type of carbohydrate you consume following exercise affects how rapidly you recover MORE

Recovery strategies

09/20/2018 | Recovery strategies

Recovery: can subjective monitoring be more effective than objective...

John Shepherd highlights the importance of subjective monitoring when trying to assess the recovery and well being of athletes MORE

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

Endurance Training

10/13/2018 | Training structure and planning

Mile after mile: is it better in the long...

Is a high-mileage routine a recipe for running success or injury disaster? John Shepherd looks at the evidence MORE

10/10/2018 | Techniques

Honing your swimming skills: constrain to gain!

Andrew Sheaff explains the ‘constraints-led’ approach to improving swimming skill and stroke technique, and how you can use it for faster times in the water MORE

10/9/2018 |

Score a successful goal

James Marshall looks at goal setting for success, and gives practical tips on how to focus on what matters most MORE

Masters

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...

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...

Endurance Injuries and Health

10/8/2018 | Endurance injuries and health

Bone of contention: what endurance athletes should know about...

Although endurance exercise is great for improving overall health and longevity, new research suggests that it could actually be detrimental for bone health. Tom Whipple explains, and provides essential recommendations for skeletal health MORE

10/7/2018 | Training structure and planning

Swimming warm ups: keep the heat

Andrew Hamilton looks at new research on how swimmers can get maximum benefits from a pre-swim warm up MORE

10/1/2018 | Immunity

Bug off! keeping illness at bay this winter

With winter upon us, the risk of coming down with coughs, colds and flu is a real concern for athletes. With that in mind, Andrew Hamilton asks whether the use of probiotic supplements can boost your immunity and help keep your training on track... MORE