Endurance training
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 Recovery strategies
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
in Training structure and planning
How can you best plan your training and reduce the chances of overtraining or illness? James Marshall looks at a simple measuring tool that allows you to measure your overall training load across all your sessions... MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Unlike cycling, running and other endurance sports, resistance training to improve swimming performance needs to be highly specific. Andrew Sheaff explains why the very best option for swimming is to do their resistance training in the water, and provides detailed guidance about how this can be achieved. MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility
James Marshall looks at strength training for swimmers, and explains why there’s more to it than meets the eye… Most serious swimmers and triathletes follow highly detailed training plans for their swimming sessions. This includes common principles of training such as progression, recovery, adaptation and tapering for competitions. Unfortunately, in my experience, very few apply... MORE
in Other, Recovery strategies
Ice baths might be great for recovery, but new research suggests they might not be so good for promoting training adaptation. Rick Lovett explains why and provides guidelines on how and when to use ice baths MORE
in Other, Recovery strategies
Cryotherapy uses extreme cold in order to accelerate recovery. But is this relatively expensive and exotic recovery strategy any better than sitting in a bath of cold water? Alicia Filley looks and the science and provides athletes with answers and recommendations! MORE
in Training structure and planning
John Shepherd looks at multi-event transitions, and how you can enhance them to boost your overall performance Endurance multi-sports, such as triathlon, biathlon and swim-run events require changes in locomotion between the disciplines. These changes also account for elapsed time – time that could affect the overall event result. Indeed, in triathlon, these transitions are... MORE
in Environmental training
Rick Lovett explains why heat training can help increase performance - not just in hot weather, but in cooler conditions too MORE
in Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
in Recovery strategies
Cold therapy, used since ancient times to combat the pain, swelling, and stiffness from intense activity, remains the cornerstone of training room treatment modalities. MORE
