Training structure and planning
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 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 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 health and lifestyle, Immunity, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton explores the link between ultra-distance racing, recovery and immunity, and explains what athletes can do to maximise recovery and minimise the chance of illness MORE
in Endurance training, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton explains the concept of critical power, and explores recent research on using it for monitoring race fitness and event pacing MORE
in Endurance psychology, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research suggesting that athletes should use some competition in training - as well as in racing! MORE
in High intensity training, Training structure and planning
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 Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
Using soccer as an illustration, Alan Wells explains how the risk of overreaching/overtraining and chronic fatigue can be reduced in high-achieving younger sportsmen and women 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 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
