High intensity training
Success in endurance sports such as running, cycling and triathlon requires the ability to sustain a fast pace, which means some high-intensity training. In this section, you’ll find information on the underlying principles involved, and how to integrate high-intensity work into your base endurance programme.
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 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 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
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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 High intensity training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
The use of sodium bicarbonate to boost high-intensity exercise performance continues to tantalise despite its potential drawbacks. Andrew Hamilton looks at more recent research on our old friend and comes up with promising findings... MORE
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Andrew Hamilton looks at the science of lactate supplementation. Can it really enhance performance? MORE
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Can runners and triathletes improve their running performance by specific training sessions on the bike? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the research says MORE
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Andrew Hamilton looks at a landmark study on interval duration; which is better for training adaptation – fewer longer intervals or lots of shorter ones? MORE
in Base endurance training, High intensity training
Andrew Hamilton looks at some research suggesting that adding some mountain biking into a training schedule could reap dividends for your road cycling and triathlon performance MORE
in High intensity training, Other, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
Arthur Jones' high-intensity training philosophy has been validated by science. What is it and how can it help endurance athletes looking for strength gains? MORE
