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 Dietary basics, Endurance injuries and health, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Overuse injuries
Stress fractures are one of the most common and potentially serious overuse injuries reported in athletes, both elite and recreational. With this in mind, Andrew Hamilton looks at recent evidence linking stress fractures and nutritional status… MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
How should athletes prepare for a return to sport following coronavirus infection safely and effectively? Andrew Hamilton highlights some new research by UK scientists and provides practical guidelines MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Overuse injuries
Paul Gamble explains why not all core training exercises are created equal, and why lumbopelvic stability is crucial for injury prevention MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at some intriguing new evidence that better gut health via probiotic use can improve your iron status - a vital nutrient for endurance performance MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance health and lifestyle, Environmental training
Andrew Hamilton looks at the science of open-water swimming, and explains how swimmers of all backgrounds could benefit –especially now that most swimming pools are closed due to the current lockdown restrictions MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Supplements
Can the use of key vitamins and minerals provide antiviral support against respiratory viruses such as COVID-19? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says, and provides a number of recommendations for athletes (and anyone else) seeking to stay well in these uncertain times MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle
In part 2 of this article, we looked at ways of minimising the chance of becoming infected by using physical barriers. In this part, we look at scientifically proven disinfectant and cleaning procedures to help keep you and your family safe MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity
In part 1 of this article, we looked at the biology and epidemiology of novel coronavirus, and explained why its virulence presents such a challenge for all of us. In part 2 we look ways of minimising the chance of becoming infected by using physical barriers MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity
Coronavirus is spreading to every corner of the globe, and is almost certainly going to have a huge impact on the way we live our lives, including the way we participate in sport, exercise and leisure. In the first part of a three-part article, we take an in-depth look at the characteristics of coronavirus and the challenges it poses to all of us MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Menstrual dysfunction among female athletes in hard training is surprisingly common, but undesirable for long-term health. Andrew Hamilton explains why and looks at research, which points to a possible a way forward... 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
