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 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 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
in Endurance injuries and health, Endurance training, Nutrition for endurance athletes
As we prepare to welcome in 2020 and a new decade, Peak Performance looks back at some of the most significant sports-science highlights from the past ten years. What did we learn, and how has this shaped the recommendations for best-practice training, recovery, health and nutrition? MORE
in High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Many cyclists spend endless hours on the road to squeeze out a little bit of extra performance from their cardiovascular system. However, a large and continually growing body of evidence suggests that a better approach is to add strength! Andrew Hamilton explains and provides practical advice MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Other, Training structure and planning
The process of fat burning during exercise is well understood, but how can endurance athletes apply it easily and simply in practice? Peak Performance looks at the practicalities of maximizing fat burning to get or stay lean MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
What are the fundamental principles that should guide the overall structure of your gym training? Andrew Hamilton explains, and provides practical guidelines MORE
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
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
