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
in Endurance injuries and health, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Andrew Hamilton looks at research into how prior cycling affects biomechanics, and what this means for triathletes seeking maximum performance minimum injury risk MORE
in Electronics and software, Endurance products and technology, Endurance training, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Is technology essential to monitor training intensity and lactate thresholds? Peak Performance looks at some recent research suggesting a much simpler and easier method could be equally effective MORE
in Endurance training, Environmental training
Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent and fascinating research on how menthol could help athletes beat the heat - and combat the cold! MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Training structure and planning
We may live in a high-technology 24/7 world, but fundamental biological rhythms remain deeply ingrained in our physiological makeup. We explain how this can affect injury risk… MORE
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Training structure and planning
How effective are the ‘in-race’ nutrition strategies of ultra-distance athletes? Research suggests not very, which can have serious consequences for performance. Andrew Hamilton explains… 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
in Endurance training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
What’s the optimum volume of strength training to ensure maximum sport-performance gains? Peak Performance looks at some recent research suggesting that less could be more… MORE
in Endurance training, Techniques
If you’ve got a swim or triathlon coming up where the swim leg is held in the pool, it’s worth thinking about maximising your efficiency in the turns. Andrew Hamilton looks at what the recent research says about this subject 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
