Training for optimum endurance performance requires a multi-faceted approach. In this section, you’ll find advice on how to train to perform faster, longer and recover more rapidly. You’ll also find information on how to combine the elements of a training programme, specific training techniques, strength and conditioning to reach the next level and stay injury free, along with training advice designed for older athletes
in Endurance training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
The traditional annual cycle of training and racing has been turned on its head by lockdown. How can athletes returning to competition ensure they still peak at the right time to maximize performance? MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Other, Training structure and planning
How often should you interval train for maximum fitness gains? Andrew Hamilton takes a look at some brand new research and comes up with surprising conclusions 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 products and technology, Equipment, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
John Shepherd looks the scientific evidence for electrical muscle stimulation, and whether athletes could use it not just for recovery, but for fitness gains too MORE
in Equipment, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
With most gyms and strength-training facilities closed for the foreseeable future, many athletes will be wondering how they can maintain their all-important strength levels. But as Peak Performance explains, setting up your own home gym could be easier than you think MORE
in Endurance training, Environmental training, Techniques
As spring approaches and warmer weather beckons, Rick Lovett looks at the science of training for hot-weather performance, and also explains why and how heat training can benefit your performance ALL year round MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
Many endurance athletes are aware that strength training brings a number of benefits to endurance performance, but feel they simply don’t have time to strength train. But as this ‘back-to-basics’ article explains, less time spent in the gym is likely to produce greater benefits because shorter, more intense strength sessions are the key MORE
in Endurance training, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton looks at some simple and inexpensive methods that endurance athletes can use to track their aerobic power MORE
in Masters, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Recovery strategies
All other things being equal, older athletes experience more post-exercise muscle soreness and take longer to recover. But as Peak Performance explains, applying knowledge from recent sport nutrition research could help masters athletes recover faster... MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, High intensity training, Training structure and planning
Evidence for a polarized approach to training intensity distribution in elite athletes has steadily mounted in recent years. However, some new research suggests that in amateur and recreational athletes, a more conventional pyramidal approach could actually produce better performances in a race situation. Andrew Hamilton explains 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
