EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES
07/16/2018 | Endurance training
Cross training is a popular option for runners seeking to retain fitness following an injury. But can the addition of cross training to an existing running (or cycling) programme actually improve performance? John Shepherd looks at what the science says... MORE
07/13/2018 | Dietary basics
Andrew Hamilton looks at new research suggesting that saturated fats naturally occurring in full-fat milk, cheeses and yoghurts are most definitely NOT bad for your health. MORE
07/12/2018 | Masters
Andrew Hamilton explains why there's good news for older endurance athletes seeking a new PB! MORE
07/14/2018 | Recovery strategies
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
07/8/2018 |
The importance of post-exercise recovery cannot be overstated. If you can recover faster, you can train harder again sooner. And over time, this means getting bigger fitness gains, and with less chance of illness or injury. In recent years, sports nutritionists have come to understand that as well as carbohydrate and fluid, post-exercise protein is... MORE
07/7/2018 |
Ice baths and cold water immersion have become popular tools to speed up recovery. But as Richard Lovett explains, new research suggests that this approach could harm rather than help your long-term performance… MORE
07/15/2018 | Endurance psychology
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
07/13/2018 | High intensity training
Richard Lovett explains why runners cyclists and other endurance athletes should embrace lactate during their training sessions, and how this can translate into faster race times. MORE
07/6/2018 |
Andrew Sheaff explains why understanding critical velocity is important for swimmers, and how you can harness this knowledge to improve your swimming performance MORE
02/23/2017 | Masters
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07/11/2018 | Nutrition for endurance athletes
Early morning training before a proper breakfast has become popular among some endurance athletes as a way of helping the muscles to adapt to exercise low-glycogen training. The theory is that regular training without an ample supply of carbohydrate trains the muscles to become more efficient at burning fat during exercise, which can help with... MORE
07/11/2018 | Supplements
Older athletes are likely to recover more slowly and suffer more inflammation-related aches and pains. With that in mind, Andrew Hamilton looks at exciting new research on natural plant extracts that can combat inflammation, accelerate recovery and reduce stiffness MORE
07/9/2018 |
Andrew Hamilton explains why swimming in open water following heavy rain needs careful consideration by triathletes and open-water swimmers MORE
07/9/2018 |
You see the funny socks at nearly every race start line, but do they cross the finish first? Alicia Filley investigates whether compression garments are useful accessories or simply extra baggage. MORE
07/3/2018 |
Positioning yourself on the bike correctly is vital, not only for maximising performance but for staying injury free also. Andrew Hamilton looks at what the recent science says about best practice for cyclists MORE
07/1/2018 |
Multi sports coach and author Joe Beer explains why most athletes need to focus on the basics and not get ahead of themselves... MORE
06/24/2018 |
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
07/10/2018
Andrew Hamilton explains why swimmers and triathletes need to take care of their ear health and provides some simple tips MORE
07/4/2018
Andrew Hamilton explains why athletes shouldn't feel the need to be data slaves MORE
07/2/2018
Although cyclists tend to talk of a ‘sore backside’ after hours in the saddle, it’s the perineum (the narrow area running forwards from the anus to the scrotum) that usually falls victim to pressure-induce trauma. The perineum lies just below a sheet of muscles called the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder and bowel.... 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
