Understanding the elements required to maximise endurance performance is all well and good. But the key to success is knowing how to blend these components in a way that maximises performance potential, while minimising the risk of injury and burnout.
In this section, you’ll find information on exactly what this means in terms of planning and structuring your training programme.
in Endurance training, Training structure and planning
Cycling and running are common off-season training modes for maintaining or building aerobic fitness, but which is best? Peak Performance looks at the evidence MORE
in Electronics and software, Endurance products and technology, Training structure and planning
Peak Performance looks at new research on the accuracy of maximum heart rate prediction formulae, and what this means for athletes who use heart rate monitoring to guide their training intensity MORE
in High intensity training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
Peak Performance takes a look at some new research on how to potentially maximize interval training results by manipulating the nature of the rest periods in between each effort MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
Peak Performance looks at some new research on the best way to warm up for two key strength exercises MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
Peak Performance looks at new research on the potential benefits of plyometrics strength training for older athletes MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Training structure and planning
High-intensity interval training is a proven and time efficient method of improving endurance fitness. With that in mind, Andrew Hamilton looks at some brand new research on how it could be made even more effective MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
Peak Performance looks at new research on the benefits of flywheel (isoinertial) resistance training and how athletes should execute it for maximum performance gains MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
How should athletes prepare for a return to sport following coronavirus infection safely and effectively? Andrew Hamilton highlights some new research by UK scientists and provides practical guidelines MORE
in Endurance training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
The traditional annual cycle of training and racing has been turned on its head by lockdown. How can athletes returning to competition ensure they still peak at the right time to maximize performance? MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Other, Training structure and planning
How often should you interval train for maximum fitness gains? Andrew Hamilton takes a look at some brand new research and comes up with surprising conclusions 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
