Whether it’s fuelling a race or training session, ensuring recovery or getting the dietary basics right to ensure maximum health, optimum nutrition is critical for endurance performance.
In this section, you’ll find information on all these aspects as well as the latest findings on sports supplements, and optimising body weight and composition for performance.
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
A new breed of ‘gel-like’ carbohydrate drink claims to offer performance benefits for athletes. But are these claims supported by science? Andrew Hamilton investigates MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at some intriguing new evidence that better gut health via probiotic use can improve your iron status - a vital nutrient for endurance performance MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Can sodium phosphate improve performance and should endurance athletes consider its use? Andrew Hamilton looks at the evidence MORE
in Dietary basics, Nutrition for endurance athletes
With training options curtailed for many, Peak Performance looks at some recent research suggesting a higher-fat diet could provide weight management benefits during the current coronavirus lockdown MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Supplements
Can the use of key vitamins and minerals provide antiviral support against respiratory viruses such as COVID-19? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says, and provides a number of recommendations for athletes (and anyone else) seeking to stay well in these uncertain times MORE
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Andrew Hamilton looks at new research on race fueling and explains why endurance athletes might need to rethink their fueling strategy MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Menstrual dysfunction among female athletes in hard training is surprisingly common, but undesirable for long-term health. Andrew Hamilton explains why and looks at research, which points to a possible a way forward... MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Overuse injuries
In part one of this article, we explored the benefits – or otherwise – for athletes of manipulating dietary protein, fat and carbohydrate intake to accelerate recovery from injury. In part two, we investigate the potential benefits of vitamins, mineral and other micronutrients; can they help speed injury healing, and which nutrients are most effective? MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Overuse injuries, Recovery nutrition
Can post-injury nutrition affect your healing and recovery outcomes for the better? In this two-part article, Andrew Hamilton looks at what the research has to say, starting off with the macronutrients protein, fats and carbohydrate MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Peak Performance looks at the evidence for and against the benefits of the herb Rhodiola rosea. Can it enhance performance, and should it be considered for performance enhancement? 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
