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 health and lifestyle, Recovery strategies
Peak Performance looks the relationship between increased training intensity/load and the impact on sleep quality, and explains how athletes can optimise sleep quality regardless of training loads MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton explores the link between ultra-distance racing, recovery and immunity, and explains what athletes can do to maximise recovery and minimise the chance of illness MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Masters
Andrew Hamilton looks at new research suggesting the heart health of older endurance athletes may benefit from pre-race aspirin MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
How does the menstrual cycle affect a woman’s responses to exercise? Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research suggesting that women need to take extra care of their health and hydration status at certain times of the month MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on the benefits of antioxidant supplements for athletes. Is it time to ditch the pills? MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Equipment, Overuse injuries
Highlighting recent research, Andrew Hamilton explains why cyclists suffering from chronic low-back pain should look inwards before blaming their bike MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Andrew Hamilton looks at research into how prior cycling affects biomechanics, and what this means for triathletes seeking maximum performance minimum injury risk MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Training structure and planning
We may live in a high-technology 24/7 world, but fundamental biological rhythms remain deeply ingrained in our physiological makeup. We explain how this can affect injury risk… MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Overuse injuries
Up to 90% of swimmers will experience shoulder pain at some point in their swimming careers. Andrew Hamilton looks at injury rehab recommendations and in particular, the need for an appropriate return to swimming programme in the pool... MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Up to 80% of sportsmen and women regularly use dietary supplements to enhance sport performance. While the vast majority of these products are safe and legal, there’s worrying evidence that some are not. Andrew Hamilton investigates and provides guidelines for coaches with athletes in their care 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
