in Recovery strategies, 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
in Endurance psychology, Other, Psychological aides
The turn of the year brings to mind the long road ahead and the opportunities before us to achieve both life and sporting goals. In this topical article, Drs Costas Karageorghis and David-Lee Priest present a suite of strategies to facilitate goal setting based upon the latest research evidence from the realm of sport psychology and beyond MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries
Musculoskeletal specialist Pat Gilham explains the best treatment options for illiotibial band syndrome, and reassures athletes that they can be pain free! MORE
in Endurance psychology, Psychological aides
Josie Perry explains the theory of the neuroscience of threat in terms of the 'chimp' model, how our responses can negatively affect sports performance and how to tame the chimp in your head to race better MORE
in Electronics and software, Endurance products and technology, Endurance psychology
Sports psychologist Josie Perry explains how endurance athletes can derive the psychological upsides of technology in sport, while avoiding the pitfalls MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries
In part one of a two-art article, Pat Gilham explores the characteristics of illiotibial band syndrome, which leads to pain in the lateral region of the knee in runners and cyclists, and the risk factors for developing this injury MORE
in Coping with emotions, Endurance psychology
Dr Josephine Perry explains how athletes can harness pre-race tension to enhance their racing performance It’s race morning and an early start. You’re finding breakfast difficult to swallow because thousands of butterflies appear to have taken up residence in your stomach. This is a common feeling for many of us. But rather than dread these... MORE
One of the hardest things about picking up a running injury is knowing when you’re ready to return to running. Tracy Ward looks at strategies you can use such as self-assessment, gait analysis, and also provides a running-specific strength training programme. Runners typically have some of the highest injury rates of all athletes; the yearly... MORE
in Techniques
Since the first reports of an ergogenic effect of specific inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in the mid-1990s, researchers have not only demonstrated its efficacy beyond reasonable doubt, but are also beginning to understand how it works. Alison McConnell takes a look at the latest thinking on IMT, its ergogenic benefits, and why serious athletes neglect it at their peril. MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility
The flat bench press is one of the most popular chest-strengthening exercises in the gym. But according to Ulrik Larsen, this staple of gym training needs to be modified to prevent the risk of shoulder injury MORE
The latest triathlon research and best practice findings, covering improving technique, strength and conditioning, and endurance nutrition
The latest findings from running science with practical advice showing you how you can run further and faster whilst staying in peak health
