Evidence-based research for elite athletes and coaches

08/21/2020 | Endurance training

High-intensity intervals: increasing benefits of decreasing durations!

High-intensity interval training is a proven and time efficient method of improving endurance fitness. With that in mind, Andrew Hamilton looks at some brand new research on how it could be made even more effective MORE

12/2/2020 | Strength, conditioning and flexibility

Ordering strength training to perfection

Does the order in which a strength program is executed affect the efficiency of that program? Andrew Hamilton looks at new research MORE

11/27/2020 | Endurance injuries and health

Feel the squeeze: groin strain risks and prevention

Groin strain is one of leading causes of injury in sports involving running and jumping. Sports Performance Bulletin outlines the risk factors for injury and provides injury prevention strategies MORE

Recovery strategies

11/23/2020 | Recovery nutrition

Evening exercise: a pain in the gut for athletes?

New research suggests that late evening training sessions can alter gastrointestinal function. Sports Performance Bulletin investigates MORE

11/20/2020 | Endurance training

Training intensity: what recovery price will you pay?

New research looks at the physiological demands of low, medium high and very high-intensity training, and the implications for athlete recovery MORE

11/8/2020 | Endurance health and lifestyle

Can probiotics protect post-marathon immunity?

Sports Performance Bulletin looks at brand new research on probiotic supplementation and post-exercise immunity following marathon running MORE

Endurance Training

11/26/2020 | Endurance injuries and health

Biofeedback for better running technique?

Can wearable biofeedback devices improve running technique and efficiency? Sports Performance Bulletin looks at new research MORE

10/22/2020 | Training structure and planning

Off-season training: is running or cycling the best fitness...

Cycling and running are common off-season training modes for maintaining or building aerobic fitness, but which is best? Peak Performance looks at the evidence MORE

10/15/2020 | Endurance products and technology

Heart-rate training: lies damn lies and formulae

Peak Performance looks at new research on the accuracy of maximum heart rate prediction formulae, and what this means for athletes who use heart rate monitoring to guide their training intensity MORE

Masters

01/10/2020 | Masters

Older athletes: don’t get sore, get faster!

09/9/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle

Older athletes: why aspirin is your pre-race...

04/6/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle

Older cyclists: don’t feel the pressure!

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...

Endurance Injuries and Health

11/16/2020 | Endurance injuries and health

Injury risk in athletes: mind how you go!

Can psychological stress be a significant risk factor for injury risk? Peak Performance looks at some fascinating research MORE

11/5/2020 | Endurance injuries and health

Training for longevity: is more always better?

Peak Performance looks at new evidence suggesting that excessively high training loads could be detrimental for long-term athlete health MORE

11/2/2020 | Strength, conditioning and flexibility

Plyometric training: load up for greater benefits?

Peak Performance looks at new research on plyometric training, and how to manipulate it for greater benefits MORE

Endurance Products and Technology

11/11/2020 | Endurance products and technology

Q-factor: keep it low for efficiency and comfort

New research suggests that the ‘Q factor’ is an important factor for bike set up, and that cyclists of all shapes and sizes should keep it low MORE

10/23/2020 | Endurance products and technology

Research review: Running shoe choice: a weighty matter

Peak Performance looks at new research on how running shoe weight impacts running economy and performance MORE

09/4/2020 | Endurance injuries and health

Pedaling performance: don’t let it become a pain in...

Foot injury as a result of the foot/pedal interface is surprisingly common and under-reported in cyclists. PP explains why and provides evidence-based suggestions to keep cycling pain free MORE

08/1/2020 | Endurance products and technology

Cycling aerodynamics: elbow your way to the front

Peak Performance investigates some new research highlighting the critical importance of arm and elbow positioning for maximum aerodynamic efficiency and performance MORE

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09/25/2018

Cyclists: time to bone up on weight training

Andrew Hamilton explains why ALL cyclists should include some strength training in their weekly programme MORE

08/10/2018

Riboflavin: can this energy vitamin also accelerate recovery?

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

08/9/2018

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

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