Endurance injuries and health
No matter how hard you train, illness or injury can scupper the best-laid plans. In this section, you’ll find information on how to keep well and stay injury-free, even when the pressure is on!
in Endurance injuries and health, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Overuse injuries
In part one of this article, we explored the benefits – or otherwise – for athletes of manipulating dietary protein, fat and carbohydrate intake to accelerate recovery from injury. In part two, we investigate the potential benefits of vitamins, mineral and other micronutrients; can they help speed injury healing, and which nutrients are most effective? MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Overuse injuries, Recovery nutrition
Can post-injury nutrition affect your healing and recovery outcomes for the better? In this two-part article, Andrew Hamilton looks at what the research has to say, starting off with the macronutrients protein, fats and carbohydrate MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Endurance training, Nutrition for endurance athletes
As we prepare to welcome in 2020 and a new decade, Peak Performance looks back at some of the most significant sports-science highlights from the past ten years. What did we learn, and how has this shaped the recommendations for best-practice training, recovery, health and nutrition? MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Endurance products and technology, Equipment, Overuse injuries
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
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Andrew Hamilton explains the link between vitamin D, diet, sunshine, health and performance, and why athletes almost certainly need extra vitamin D during the winter months MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Muscles and tendons
here are occasions when antibiotic use is necessary or even life saving. However, there’s one class of antibiotic that all athletes should be wary of. Andrew Hamilton explains… MORE
in Endurance products and technology, 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
in Endurance injuries and health, Endurance products and technology, 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
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Overuse injuries
Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent research on how the right kind of pre-exercise snacks and meals could improve bone health in athletes MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Endurance products and technology, Equipment
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
