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, High intensity training
Peak Performance looks at recent research on how athletes can maximize their rate of recovery during or following sessions involving very hard or maximal efforts MORE
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 training, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton explains the concept of critical power, and explores recent research on using it for monitoring race fitness and event pacing MORE
in Endurance psychology, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research suggesting that athletes should use some competition in training - as well as in racing! MORE
in High intensity training, Training structure and planning
Can you radically reduce your training volume yet still maintain your performance? Andrew Hamilton looks at the science, which suggests high-intensity intervals could be the key... MORE
in Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
Using soccer as an illustration, Alan Wells explains how the risk of overreaching/overtraining and chronic fatigue can be reduced in high-achieving younger sportsmen and women MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Recovery strategies
The conventional wisdom is that fast-releasing carbohydrate is better at promoting post-exercise recovery than slower-releasing carbohydrate. But is this really the case? Andrew Hamilton looks at the scientific evidence... MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Andrew Hamilton looks at the recent research on Kettlebell training for sports performance: how effective is it and can the use of Kettlebells be superior to conventional weight training? 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
