With the right training and nutrition techniques, older athletes can perform exceptionally well – sometimes better than in their younger years! In this section, you’ll find information on the particular needs of older athletes, and how to maximise performance by practically applying the latest science.
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 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 health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Masters
Andrew Hamilton explores the link between prostate health and cycling, and explains why older male cyclists should refrain from cycling prior to a PSA test MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Masters
In the first of this two-part article, Andrew Hamilton explored how the ageing process can affect endurance performance. In this second part, Andrew looks at evidence-based strategies that older endurance athletes can employ to maintain and even increase performance levels over time… MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Masters
In the first of a two-part article, Andrew Hamilton takes a look at ageing, and using examples from cycling, explains how it affects endurance performance. The good news is that with the right approach, older cyclists, runners and triathletes can maintain and even increase performance levels over time... MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Masters
Does a lifetime of running really increase the risk of hip and knee osteoarthritis in older age? Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent evidence. MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Masters
Andrew considers new research suggesting older athletes should most definitely NOT ignore their heart health MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance health and lifestyle, Masters
Andrew Hamilton explains why there's good news for older endurance athletes seeking a new PB! MORE
in Masters
Owen Anderson asks whether veteran endurance athletes can maintain high levels of aerobic fitness Reaching the age of 40 is a minor milestone for many people, but it has a special significance for endurance athletes; from this point, maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) begins a steady decline, dropping by as much as 10% per decade. This... MORE
in High intensity training, Masters
As John Shepherd explains, the bad news is that speed declines with age; the good news is that you can arrest, even reverse, this degenerative process Of all the physiological variables, speed seems to get written off most quickly as we age. Football pundits make jokes about outfield players being ‘a few yards slower’ and... 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
